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SOLAR BUYERS GUIDE


SOLAR BUYERS<br />

GUIDE DIRECTORY<br />

ADHESIVES, SEALANTS & TAPES<br />

ADHESIVES, SEALANTS & TAPES<br />

ARCHITECHTS | BUILDERS<br />

BALANCE of SYSTEMS<br />

BATTERY | BATTERY TESTING & ENERGY STORAGE<br />

BUSINESSS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS<br />

CAMERAS, SENSORS & THERMAL IMAGING<br />

COMPONENTS | ELECTRICAL PROTECTION<br />

CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER (CSP)<br />

CONSULTANTS / BUSINESS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS<br />

CONTRACTORS<br />

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT<br />

EDUCATION | RESEARCH<br />

ELECTRICAL WIRE, CABLE & CONNECTORS<br />

ENCLOSURES | COMBINER BOXES<br />

ENGINEERING | OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE<br />

FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />

HANDLING | MANUFACTURING<br />

INSURANCE<br />

LIGHTING SYSTEMS & SURGE PROTECTION<br />

MOUNTING SYSTEMS<br />

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE<br />

PERFORMANCE MONITORING | TRACKING SYSTEMS<br />

PV DISTRIBUTORS<br />

PV INSTALLERS<br />

PV MANUFACTURERS & EQUIPMENT<br />

PV MODULE INSPECTION<br />

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TESTING<br />

RESIDENTIAL OR SMALL OFFICE SOLAR PV<br />

ROBOTICS<br />

SAFETY<br />

SOFTWARE<br />

SOLAR ASSESSMENT & FORECASTING<br />

SOLAR COATING<br />

SOLAR COLLECTORS | INVERTERS<br />

SOLAR FASTENERS<br />

SOLAR GLASS | ENCAPSULATION<br />

SOLAR HOT WATER DISTRIBUTOR<br />

SOLAR INTEGRATOR<br />

SOLAR SCRIBING & MOTION CONTROL<br />

SOLAR SUPPORT STRUCTURES<br />

SOLAR THERMAL MANUFACTURING & EQUIPMENT<br />

SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS<br />

SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEMS<br />

TESTING & CERTIFICATION<br />

THEFT PROTECTION<br />

TOOLS<br />

TRANSPORTATION<br />

UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR | PV<br />

OTHER<br />

Battery-based Inverters<br />

Cable Management<br />

Ceramic Components<br />

Custom Manufacturing Equipment<br />

Data-networking & Distribution<br />

DC Power Supplies<br />

Electrical Protection<br />

Hybrid Solar PV/Thermal Panels<br />

Laboratory Equipment<br />

Material Dispensing & Coating Equipment<br />

Measurement Systems<br />

Motion Control | Actuators<br />

Perimeter Security<br />

Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental (QHSE)<br />

Renewable Energy Conservation<br />

Rubber Components<br />

Sequenced Inverter<br />

Solar Cell Metillization & Screen Printing<br />

Solar Simulation Equipment Manufacturer<br />

Solar Pool Heating<br />

Solar Site Analysis & Assessment<br />

Staffing | Recruitment<br />

Storage Tanks & Heat Exchangers<br />

Thin-film & Solar Assembly Materials<br />

Trade Association<br />

Trade Show Exhibitor Services<br />

Wire & Cable | Cable Assemblies<br />

Solar Buyers Guide cover credit:<br />

Image of a 10 MW system installed by Sky Power at<br />

the Thunder Bay airport (Thunder Bay, Ontario) with<br />

Canadian Solar modules.<br />

Courtesy Sky Power: Thunder Bay Airport (Canada)<br />

Project<br />

Canadian Solar | www.canadiansolar.com<br />

ADCO Products, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

With focus on adhesives and sealants for<br />

module manufacturing and installation, ADCO’s<br />

total systems approach to material, equipment,<br />

reliability, and installation brings all the pieces<br />

together. Innovative chemistries including<br />

polyisobutylene (PIB), acrylic, MS polymer, and<br />

polyurethane, as well as others, have proven<br />

track records of performance. “Best in Class”<br />

moisture barrier with PIB chemistry makes it<br />

the chosen solution for module sealing.<br />

www.adcocorp.com<br />

Sealant Equipment &<br />

Engineering, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Sealant Equipment & Engineering are manufacturers<br />

of dispensing systems for adhesives<br />

and sealants to dispense one- and two-part<br />

materials such as epoxy, urethane, silicone,<br />

acrylic, and hot melt. Systems are engineered<br />

for bonding, encapsulating, gasketing, and<br />

potting and sealing: panels; glass; junctions;<br />

batteries; inverters; electrical and electronic<br />

components; and surge protectors. Integrated<br />

robotic dispensing systems are available with<br />

fixtures, tooling, dress-out, and programming<br />

for six-axis and XYZ robots. ISO 9000:2008<br />

certified.<br />

www.sealantequipment.com/solar<br />

Adhesives Research<br />

Adhesives Research, a manufacturer of custom PSA<br />

tapes, offers electrically conductive foil tapes for bus<br />

bar applications, insulative tapes and positioning<br />

tapes for wire management and assembly, as well<br />

as encapsulation tapes for new, flexible PV modules.<br />

Their high-performance adhesive technologies can<br />

be developed into various product constructions to<br />

address the challenging bonding applications of the<br />

solar industry.<br />

www.adhesivesresearch.com<br />

AI Technology, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

AIT SOLAR-IMB and SOLAR-TDB AIT melt-encapsulation<br />

backsheets reduce cycle times and increase<br />

efficiency. Both of these backsheets for solar panels<br />

provide thermally dissipative UV- and moistureresistant<br />

properties, while providing mechanical<br />

strength and electrical insulation as good as that<br />

of T/P/T. Thermal dissipation improves overall solar<br />

panel efficiency and boosts power output by allowing<br />

faster passive cooling to ambient air. Specially<br />

formulated UV- and moisture-resistance in the<br />

encapsulating layer provide excellent protection.<br />

Furthermore, AIT backsheets allow for a fast meltencapsulating<br />

process-step, reducing overall cycle<br />

time without the customary curing time. AIT SOLAR-<br />

IMB designates a backsheet with an insulated metal<br />

layer for mechanical strength and thermal dissipation.<br />

AIT SOLAR-TDB designates a thermal dissipative<br />

backsheet without metal layer for applications<br />

requiring higher flexibility.<br />

www.aitechnology.com<br />

Dow Corning Solar Solutions<br />

Dow Corning is one of the only companies worldwide<br />

able to provide a full range of silicon-based<br />

solutions throughout the PV value chain. These<br />

solutions meet critical needs, such as improving the<br />

performance and durability of solar modules while<br />

reducing costs. They apply more than 65 years of<br />

experience to bring efficiencies to silicon-based materials<br />

that are an excellent fit for solar applications.<br />

www.dowcorning.com/solar<br />

Ellsworth Adhesives<br />

Ellsworth Adhesives is an authorized distributor of<br />

Dow Corning and Henkel Loctite adhesives and coatings<br />

for the solar energy industry. They help companies<br />

manufacturing solar cells and modules, integrating<br />

solar systems, and doing solar system installation<br />

with assembly products and manufacturing solutions.<br />

www.ellsworth.com/solar_adhesives_tapes.html<br />

Golden Rule Fasteners, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Golden Rule stocks neutral cure silicone sealant/<br />

adhesive for metal roofing, butyl tape, painted and<br />

unpainted metal roofing screws, and a huge assortment<br />

of pipe flashings including the mini flashing<br />

made for solar installation. Most orders ship the<br />

same day, and there are no minimum orders.<br />

wwww.goldenrulefasteners.com<br />

Henkel Corporation<br />

Henkel products for the solar industry include: structural<br />

adhesives; elastomers; thermally and electrically<br />

conductive materials; die attach adhesives;<br />

potting compounds; sealants; printable inks; molding<br />

compounds; masking’s; solders; and cleaners.<br />

These products are specifically designed for applications<br />

that include: ingot bonding; wafer cleaning;<br />

solar cell bonding; housing assembly; glass/PMMA<br />

lens bonding/sealing; junction box potting/fixturing/<br />

bonding/sealing; module framing/mounting; electrically<br />

conductive bonding; frameless sealing/module<br />

mounting; laminating to plastic or metal panels;<br />

laminating to flexible roofing membranes; and<br />

weather/UV protection.<br />

www.henkelna.com/solar<br />

Straub Design Company<br />

Straub Design Company designs and builds tape<br />

applicators and complete systems for most tapes<br />

including conductive, sealing, and insulating tapes<br />

with liners in place or liners removed. They also<br />

build web-converting machines and product handling<br />

systems; and they provide complete documentation<br />

and manuals. Start-up and service assistance<br />

is also available.<br />

www.straubdesign.com<br />

Valtech Corporation<br />

Manufactured under the trade name VALTRON.<br />

Valtech’s epoxy adhesives are used in the silicon<br />

wafering process, specifically for mounting ingots<br />

for squaring and wafer slicing. Valtech’s molded<br />

polymer mounting beams are used for mounting silicon<br />

ingots for wire sawing, and are designed with<br />

a special grooved surface that ensures a consistent<br />

adhesive layer. The adhesive is easily and completely<br />

removed when heat is applied to the substrate.<br />

Post and final cleaning of sliced wafers are accomplished<br />

using either ultrasonic or in-line cleaning<br />

methods with VALTRON formulated detergents.<br />

www.valtechcorp.com<br />

22 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012 nacleanenergy.com


Ideal for large commercial and utility-scale projects<br />

You’ve been asking for a 500 kW inverter with all<br />

the renowned benefits of a PV Powered solution.<br />

Here you go. The PVP500kW gives you industry-leading<br />

reliability, performance, and innovation – combined<br />

into one fully-integrated system that delivers financial<br />

gains at every turn.<br />

We’re not just another solar energy company.<br />

We’re empowering the industry.<br />

advanced-energy.com/PVP500kW


2012 solar buyers guide<br />

ARCHITECTS | BUILDERS<br />

Solar-Trac by OmegaFlex<br />

Solar-Trac is flexible 316L stainless steel tubing for<br />

residential and commercial solar hot water systems.<br />

Solar-Trac comes in 3/8" up to 2" insulated or<br />

un-insulated supply and return lines. Coupled with<br />

Solar-Flare self-flaring fittings, Solar-Trac offers<br />

installers the highest levels of quality and easeof-installation<br />

for tomorrow’s energy needs. Since<br />

1975, OmegaFlex is the pre-eminent international<br />

producer of flexible metallic piping products.<br />

www.solar-trac.com<br />

Zachry Holdings, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Zachry Holdings, <strong>Inc</strong>. is a privately held business<br />

engaged in the engineering, construction,<br />

and maintenance of industrial projects. Based<br />

in San Antonio, Zachry participates in a wide<br />

range of the energy sector including traditional<br />

and renewable power. Zachry is currently contracted<br />

on a turnkey basis to design, procure,<br />

and construct the largest utility-scale PV project<br />

to be built to-date in the industry.<br />

www.zhi.com<br />

Konarka Technologies<br />

Manufactured at a low cost and with low energy<br />

consumption, the company’s Konarka Power Plastic<br />

technology is lightweight, flexible, scalable, and<br />

adaptable for use in a variety of commercial, industrial,<br />

government, and consumer applications. It’s<br />

ideal for various large- and small-scale applications<br />

including curtain walls, components within windows,<br />

and other building-integrated (BIPV) and building applied<br />

(BAPV) applications. It can be applied to glass,<br />

steel, fabrics, and other construction materials.<br />

www.konarka.com<br />

BALANCE of SYSTEMS<br />

CARLO GAVAZZI <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

CARLO GAVAZZI provides an extensive range<br />

of solar power solutions and metering devices,<br />

including their revolutionary Eos-Array, which is<br />

a system comprised of modular elements that,<br />

when interacting with one another, provide string<br />

monitoring and efficient local control to the solar<br />

plant. It can also be interfaced to a web-server<br />

that supervises and controls the whole installation.<br />

Also available are 2 kW to 5 kW Transformerless/Fanless<br />

PV Inverters with 150VDC MPPT<br />

& Mimic Panel and DC Surge Arresters.<br />

www.gavazzionline.com/solar<br />

Fibox Enclosures<br />

Fibox’s ARCA JIC enclosure family has been<br />

tested and certified by SGS FIMKO to comply<br />

with the European Community’s Low Voltage<br />

Directive, and may bear the CE Mark. The CE<br />

Mark is recognized worldwide and CE Conformity<br />

is required for importation of electrical<br />

equipment into the European Community.<br />

ARCA enclosures were evaluated against EN<br />

60529 and EN 62262, achieving ingress ratings<br />

of IP66/IP67 and an impact rating of IK09.<br />

Additional test results are available. The Fibox<br />

ARCA enclosure line consists of 10 standard<br />

JIC enclosure sizes ranging from 6 x 6 x 4'' D<br />

to 18 x 16 x 10'' D.<br />

www.fiboxusa.com<br />

Joyce Dayton Corp.<br />

Joyce/Dayton Corp. designs and manufactures<br />

jacks to move large arrays in utility and commercial<br />

installations, and supplies actuators to<br />

move smaller tracker designs for PV, CPV, and<br />

CSP applications. ComDRIVE jacks, which include<br />

gear reducers and motors, can move 50<br />

tons or more; while Solar Actuators, powered<br />

by DC motors, can move up to two tons. Joyce<br />

has been building lifting and positioning equipment<br />

since 1873, with decades of experience<br />

providing reliable drive solutions for the solar<br />

industry.<br />

www.joycedayton.com<br />

Shoals Technologies Group<br />

Shoals Technologies Group is a global<br />

manufacturer of balance of systems solutions.<br />

Through innovation and diversification, Shoals<br />

has grown exponentially since founding in<br />

1996 and maintains a diverse portfolio of PV<br />

balance of systems products, including: combiner/re-combiner<br />

boxes; master fuse boxes;<br />

custom harnessing solutions; junction boxes;<br />

PV wire; in-line fuses; racking; and PV monitoring<br />

solutions.<br />

www.shoals.com<br />

24 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012 nacleanenergy.com


Plug & Play.<br />

SOLON SOLquick—photovoltaic<br />

system for flat roofs.<br />

SOLON<br />

Innovation<br />

Revolutionizing flat roof installations.<br />

SOLON SOLquick offers the perfect combination of fast, easy<br />

installation and unsurpassed performance for nearly all flat roofs.<br />

The secret behind this success lies in the innovative system<br />

design: a lightweight modular unit—fully-integrated laminate<br />

and mount—that requires no tools or grounding and just snaps<br />

into place.<br />

The result: optimum performance while saving time and cost<br />

with less installation work.<br />

SOLON Corporation<br />

6950 S. Country Club Road<br />

Tucson, AZ • 85756-7151<br />

Phone +1(520) 807-1300<br />

Email solon.us@solon.com<br />

www.solon.com<br />

What are you waiting for?


2012 solar buyers guide<br />

Wieland Electric <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Wieland's PST 40I1 DC solar connectors now include ETL<br />

certification for their panel-mount (bulkhead) connectors<br />

and field-assembled units. ETL certification assures users<br />

that Wieland PST 40l1 panel-mount connectors have been<br />

tested by an independent testing laboratory and conform<br />

to applicable performance and safety standards. Rated<br />

to 40A DC, use panel mount connectors for enclosure applications<br />

including DC - DC converters, combiner boxes,<br />

and transition boxes. External installation of panel mount<br />

connectors allows an enclosure device to be tested offsite,<br />

and shipped ready to install in the field. The contact’s wire<br />

size ranges from 2.5 mm² (14 AWG) to 10 mm² (8 AWG),<br />

allowing for higher gauge wire to mitigate voltage drops.<br />

Connector resistance, typically below one milli-ohm,<br />

minimizes power losses. NEC code requires a tool to disconnect<br />

the PV connection. Wieland PST 40i1 connectors<br />

provide a low-cost solution using a safety clip, which can<br />

be removed with a screwdriver.<br />

www.wielandinc.com<br />

Border States Electric<br />

When it comes to renewable energy<br />

projects like solar and wind, Border<br />

States Electric (BSE) offers an experienced<br />

team of professionals dedicated<br />

to its founding values: to deliver total<br />

customer satisfaction. Solar products<br />

include panels, inverters, batteries,<br />

racking, and others; and its professionals<br />

provide support for obtaining permits<br />

and tax benefits. With its unique<br />

employee-owned culture, BSE focuses<br />

on providing high-quality products and<br />

specializes in arranging customized<br />

services.<br />

www.borderstateselectric.com<br />

www.advancedpowerproducts.com<br />

Deep CyCle power<br />

foR RenewabLe eneRgy SyStemS<br />

Solar, pV anD winD<br />

Storing today’s energy for tomorrow’s use<br />

Sun Xtender ® Batteries are the original AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat)<br />

battery adopted by the U.S. Military.<br />

• Deep cycle unique high density plate technology provides superior<br />

reliability, power & extended cycle life.<br />

• Shockproof high impact reinforced case restrains bulging.<br />

• Low impedance design with excellent charge acceptance –<br />

no current limit with controlled voltage charging.<br />

• Copper alloy corrosion free connections for maximum conductivity.<br />

• Valve regulated (VR), sealed non-spillable design never needs watering,<br />

is maintenance free and operates upright, on its side or end.<br />

Sun Xtender ® Providing<br />

Safe Reliable Power<br />

Solutions Worldwide<br />

Since 1987.<br />

The first L16 400 amp and<br />

30H 150 amp AGM batteries<br />

Made in the USA<br />

PVX-1530T<br />

30H tall | 12Volt<br />

176 aH @100 HR<br />

PVX-4050HT<br />

L16 | 6Volt<br />

443 aH @ 100 HR<br />

PVX-12150HT<br />

L16 | 2Volt<br />

1329 aH @ 100 HR<br />

eIQ Energy<br />

eIQ Energy’s vBoost DC-to-DC converter module<br />

increases system energy harvest; and enables solar<br />

panels to be connected in parallel rather than in series.<br />

This reduces overall system cost and provides<br />

benefits for designers, installers, and operators.<br />

vBoost’s advanced DC power management technology<br />

allows over 180 kW of solar to be installed with<br />

only a single pair of electrical terminations. This<br />

helps to greatly reduce the cost and time required<br />

for a solar installation. With distributed MPPT built<br />

in, vBoost-equipped systems can also harvest 5% to<br />

30% more energy than conventional installations.<br />

Additionally, the Parallel Solar technology collects<br />

and reports detailed data on panel performance<br />

with no extra wiring, providing excellent operational<br />

visibility and reduced risk for system owners, as<br />

long-term performance of each system component<br />

can be monitored and assured.<br />

www.eiqenergy.com<br />

Ideal Power Converters<br />

Ideal Power Converter’s 30 kW 480V AC 3-phase<br />

power inverter supports grounded PV arrays and<br />

weighs only 94 pounds, compared to 1200 pounds<br />

from conventional PV inverters with similar capabilities.<br />

The lower weight is achieved through Ideal<br />

Power Converter’s patented, current-modulation topology,<br />

which utilizes an entirely different approach<br />

to controlling the power flow. This allows more than<br />

a 90% reduction in magnetic components such as<br />

transformer and inductors.<br />

www.idealpowerconverters.com<br />

Lufft USA, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Lufft WS Family of Intelligent Weather Stations<br />

are designed to measure wind speed, wind direction,<br />

solar radiation, temperature, air pressure, and<br />

humidity, all with one compact sensor. The weather<br />

stations are designed as all-in-one components<br />

with a single cable connection and an easy-install<br />

bracket design. This makes Lufft the weather station<br />

of choice for solar systems integrators and installers.<br />

There are different stations available to meet<br />

specific needs.<br />

www.lufft.com<br />

OPTI International Corp.<br />

OPTI-Solar features high-quality inverters such as<br />

the GT series On-Grid inverters, and SP series Hybrid<br />

and Off-Grid inverters. OPTI-Solar has always<br />

been devoted to mainly solar power systems and<br />

solar/LED Lighting. In 2006, they developed Hybrid<br />

inverter-SP300, a solar inverter, which can transfer<br />

solar power into electricity for home use. In 2007,<br />

they launched the On-Grid inverter, GT series, which<br />

can be coordinated with government Fix in Tax (FIT)<br />

programs all over the world.<br />

www.opti-solar.com<br />

Solar Power Technologies<br />

Solar Power Technologies has developed the Clarity<br />

system, an intelligent suite of hardware and<br />

software solutions that provides an unprecedented<br />

level of insight and control to maximize performance<br />

of commercial and utility-scale solar sites. The Clarity<br />

system is scalable at panel level to the largest<br />

utility sites, and includes a suite of cloud-based<br />

software management tools—the Intelligent Array,<br />

which delivers actionable information to improve<br />

financial performance of solar assets.<br />

www.spowertech.com<br />

BATTERY | BATTERY TESTING &<br />

ENERGY STORAGE<br />

Rolls Battery Engineering<br />

Rolls Battery product lines have earned a<br />

reputation based on reliability, durability, easy<br />

maintenance, and ongoing product support.<br />

Many of Rolls batteries include dual-container<br />

construction and high-density polyethylene<br />

material, maximizing durability and eliminating<br />

acid leaks even in the event of a ruptured<br />

outer container.<br />

ww.rollsbattery.com<br />

Made in the USA<br />

Crafted for Quality<br />

advanced power products | 955 todd av., azusa, Ca 91702 | 626-969-7227 | fax 626-969-8566<br />

26 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012 nacleanenergy.com


2012 solar buyers guide<br />

BUSINESSS & ENVIRONMENTAL<br />

CONSULTANTS<br />

MK Battery<br />

Deka Solar Photovoltaic Batteries, manufactured<br />

in the US and deployed on all seven continents,<br />

exceed the highest quality standards of<br />

the alternative energy industry. The Deka Solar<br />

line, from MK Battery, includes sealed lead<br />

acid GEL and AGM batteries in multiple configurations,<br />

as well as select flooded products.<br />

www.mkbattery.com<br />

Analytic Systems<br />

Analytic Systems’ SolarMax Charge Controller 200<br />

Voc Capacity uses an advanced Maximum Power<br />

Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm, which is up to 30%<br />

more efficient than a non-MPPT charge controller<br />

standard battery charger, allowing users to maximize<br />

the energy harvested from their solar array. It<br />

also allows them to use a higher voltage PV array<br />

than their current batteries as it’s capable of stepping<br />

down the voltage, which allows for greater<br />

flexibility in the choice of array for a system.<br />

www.analyticsystems.com<br />

SUNRNR OF VIRGINIA, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

SUNRNR OF VIRGINIA’s “Sun Runner” patented<br />

portable renewable energy generators are rugged<br />

with steel enclosure housing 8D 245Ah 2000+Whr<br />

AGM rechargeable battery, digital solar charge controller,<br />

3500 W/7000 W surge 110, or 220 VAC inverter.<br />

They offer quick-connect 135 W solar panels,<br />

or other renewable energy sources such as wind<br />

or microhydro turbines. The power modules double<br />

storage/generation. Made in the US, hundreds of<br />

stand-alone applications are available, including<br />

supplemental, emergency, and off-grid power. They<br />

are an ideal replacement for gas generators.<br />

www.sunrnr.com<br />

GL Garrad Hassan<br />

GL Garrad Hassan is one of the world’s largest<br />

dedicated renewable energy consultancy and a recognized<br />

technical authority on the subject. It offers<br />

independent technical and engineering services,<br />

products, and training courses to the solar sector,<br />

as well as the onshore and offshore wind, wave,<br />

and tidal sectors. Although the GL Garrad Hassan<br />

name is new, the company has a rich heritage. It’s<br />

borne of the integration of specialist companies<br />

that, united, form the renewable energy consulting<br />

division of the GL Group. GL Garrad Hassan is a consulting<br />

company, it has no equity stake in any device<br />

or project. This rule of operation is central to its<br />

philosophy, something that sets it apart from many<br />

of its competitors.<br />

www.gl-garradhassan.com<br />

Trojan Battery Company<br />

As a global manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries,<br />

Trojan Battery Company supplies energy storage<br />

solutions for renewable energy and back-up<br />

power applications. Having shaped the world of<br />

deep-cycle battery technology for over 85 years,<br />

Trojan Battery is now offering the broadest portfolio<br />

of high-quality, deep-cycle flooded, AGM,<br />

and gel products for a wide range of renewable<br />

energy and back-up power applications. Trojan<br />

also offers expertise and technical support.<br />

www.trojanbatteryre.com<br />

Concorde Battery Corp.<br />

Sun Xtender Batteries provide VRLA-AGM Deep-cycle<br />

batteries for off-grid and grid-tied systems. Featuring<br />

sealed, no maintenance design with no spilling, these<br />

batteries offer the option to operate in any attitude.<br />

Copper alloy, corrosion-free connections provide for<br />

maximum conductivity and no lead exposure. This is<br />

the original AGM battery technology adopted by the<br />

US Military since 1986. Sun Xtender provides long<br />

service life, long float life, and reliable operation at<br />

temperature extremes. Batteries ship fully charged<br />

Hazmat Exempt via land, sea, or air.<br />

www.sunxtender.com<br />

ZBB Energy Corporation<br />

The ZBB EnerStore flow batteries are modular<br />

and scalable, self-contained, and front accessible,<br />

making them ideal for distributed energy projects<br />

whether operating on or off the grid. It has redundant<br />

features, is easy to maintain, and operates<br />

indoors or outdoors in the widest ambient temperature<br />

range of any flow battery. The ZBB EnerStore<br />

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2012 solar buyers guide<br />

CAMERAS, SENSORS & THERMAL<br />

IMAGING<br />

SOLAR MOUNTING<br />

FLIR Systems, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

FLIR thermal cameras can be used for everything from<br />

quality control during the PV cell manufacturing process<br />

to PdM programs at solar installations. FLIR’s lock-in<br />

thermography gives quantitative measurements of I-V<br />

characteristics from localized shunts, and lets users calculate<br />

the reduction in cell efficiency and map saturation<br />

current density over the entire cell. Better quality control<br />

results in less downtime and improved performance,<br />

in turn boosting the viability of solar power as a major<br />

energy source.<br />

www.flir.com/solar<br />

LiteSentry Corporation<br />

LiteSentry Corporation offers three valuable tools for the solar<br />

industry. The Osprey 5 Distortion Measurement System measures<br />

optical distortion, including roller wave, in heat-treated,<br />

as well as laminated glass, solar PV, and sheet plastic. The<br />

Falcon by LiteSentry measures the precise size of glass sheets,<br />

and the geometry of holes and drillings. One hundred percent<br />

measurement allows sorting of defective product, and guarantees<br />

that parts meet specification prior to shipment. The Raven<br />

by LiteSentry Thickness & Coating Sensor measures moving<br />

or stationary glass on-line to +/-0.08 mm thickness. This noncontact<br />

glass thickness sensor provides 100% inspection.<br />

www.litesentry.com<br />

COMPONENTS | ELECTRICAL PROTECTION<br />

Simply Supporting Solar.<br />

Mounts for all PV modules on the market.<br />

Industry-leading installation time.<br />

Fewer parts to order.<br />

No cutting or drilling required.<br />

No heavy equipment required.<br />

Full layout & loading analysis for every project.<br />

AETenergy.com<br />

Tel: 586.466.5073<br />

Email: info@AETenergy.com<br />

JETprotect Corp.<br />

JETprotect Interrogator is an all-in-one device to watch,<br />

detect, analyze, geo-track, video record, and alert of<br />

threats for remote, large areas of land that house valued<br />

assets. One unit covers 7.5 square miles, which results in<br />

great savings over multiple cameras and security guards.<br />

Minimal or no security guards are needed, resulting in<br />

increased reliability and lowered operational costs. Interrogator<br />

is all-weather and detects in day, night, snow,<br />

fog, rain, etc. This technology provides early warning of<br />

approaching threat, long before they reach the perimeter,<br />

and can illuminate and track a man at over one mile<br />

distance. Interrogator offers Customized Alert Zones for<br />

critical areas. iPhone/iPad wireless connection alert-andcontrol<br />

function provides situational awareness to view<br />

the site and see what Interrogator sees, in real time.<br />

The Interrogator, installed at the beginning of a solar<br />

project, protects against construction site losses. After<br />

completion it continues to protect the energy and revenue<br />

production.<br />

www.jet-protect.com<br />

KEYENCE Corporation<br />

KEYENCE has steadily grown in the development and<br />

manufacturing of automation and inspection equipment<br />

worldwide. Their products consist of the following: automation<br />

sensors; barcode readers; measuring instruments;<br />

vision systems; laser markers; and digital microscopes.<br />

www.digitalmicroscope.com<br />

BURNDY<br />

BURNDY provides engineering and manufacturing of<br />

high-quality compression connectors, grounding products,<br />

and installation tooling. BURNDY manufactures a<br />

complete selection of one- and two-hole compression<br />

terminals, H-taps, C-taps, as well as other compression<br />

products that are specifically engineered to meet the demanding<br />

environment and applications of the renewable<br />

industry.<br />

www.burndy.com<br />

Microsemi Corporation<br />

Microsemi offers an extensive range of solutions for the<br />

PV market, supporting a wide array of applications in<br />

power harvesting, power management, power switching,<br />

and power monitoring. With these products, the PV designer<br />

can develop highly efficient and reliable cost-sensitive<br />

applications to meet the ever-increasing demand<br />

of PV deployments worldwide. Microsemi carries an<br />

assortment of analog, mixed signal, and digital devices,<br />

such as: bypass devices; MOSFETs and IGBTs; DC-DC converters;<br />

mixed signal FPGAs; PWM modules; and more.<br />

Microsemi Corporation is a provider of semiconductor<br />

solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability, and<br />

performance. The company offers one of the industry’s<br />

most comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor products<br />

for industrial and alternative energy markets. Additional<br />

products include high-performance and highly reliable<br />

analog and RF devices, mixed-signal and RF integrated<br />

circuits, customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) solutions,<br />

and complete subsystems.<br />

www.microsemi.com<br />

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2012 solar buyers guide<br />

Schweitzer Engineering<br />

Laboratories, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

(SEL) serves the electric power industry<br />

through the design, manufacture, and support<br />

of products/services for power systems<br />

worldwide. SEL’s power interconnect, protection,<br />

communications, control, and metering<br />

products are ideal for renewable energy and<br />

distributed power sources. In addition to solutions<br />

to manage electrical generation systems<br />

at photovoltaic solar farms, wind farms, and<br />

biofuel and combustion-powered sources, SEL<br />

offers unmatched local support and a worldwide,<br />

10-year product warranty.<br />

www.selinc.com<br />

STEGO <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

STEGO develops innovative products that<br />

heat, cool, ventilate, illuminate, and control<br />

temperature and humidity for enclosed electronic<br />

control systems. STEGO products are<br />

reliable, simple, high quality, and cost-effective.<br />

They strive to solve electronic control<br />

packaging problems for customers on a global<br />

basis. STEGO successfully serves customers in<br />

over 52 countries of the world.<br />

www.stegousa.com<br />

Carling Technologies <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

With an industry best rating of 100A, 600VDC in<br />

a compact two-pole configuration, the CX-Series<br />

circuit breaker features a unique patent-pending arc<br />

quenching configuration that allows the breaker to<br />

safely handle high-amperage and high-DC voltage<br />

applications in a compact package. The CX-Series<br />

is ideal for integration into PV renewable energy<br />

systems, which can be designed into the system’s<br />

combiner box or main disconnect.<br />

www.carlingtech.com<br />

Comdel <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Comdel designs and manufactures RF and DC power<br />

supplies, as well as process instruments used in solar<br />

cell, thin-film, and plasma processing photovoltaic<br />

applications. Products include: RF generators;<br />

auto-match impedance monitors; multi-channel synthesizers;<br />

and electrostatic chuck power supplies.<br />

With flexible power delivery solutions, the broadest<br />

frequency ranges, and product and safety certification,<br />

the ISO 9001:2000 company provides product<br />

solutions and support from its offices worldwide.<br />

www.comdel.com<br />

Diotec Electronics Corp.<br />

Diotec Electronics is a manufacturer of high-quality<br />

industry standard and custom power diodes and<br />

bridge rectifiers. They provide: bypass diodes; integrated<br />

junction box module with embedded heat<br />

sink; transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diodes and<br />

diode stacks; high-voltage/high-current button diodes<br />

(leaded and/or tab-mounted); as well as highvoltage/high-current<br />

fast recovery full-wave bridge<br />

rectifiers and standard recovery bridge rectifiers (up<br />

to 50 Amp). Their vacuum soldering technologies<br />

enable them to create void-free die attachment,<br />

which makes their power diodes more reliable and<br />

perform better.<br />

www.diotec-usa.com<br />

ElecDirect.com <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

ElecDirect.com is an online professional source for<br />

PV connectors, PV wire, grounding lugs, multi-hole<br />

cable glands, and PV cable clips. ElecDirect.com<br />

stocks over 15,000 electrical connectors, wire management,<br />

and control products.<br />

www.elecdirect.com<br />

JST<br />

JST is a 54 year-old Japanese connector manufacturer,<br />

offering a variety of high-quality, reliable, and<br />

waterproof connectors for outdoor applications.<br />

Products include the MWP, WPK, WPJ, JWPF, and<br />

JWPS.<br />

www.jst.com<br />

LEM U.S.A. <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

CTSR current transducers are for use in a range of<br />

safety-critical applications including solar installations.<br />

They accurately measure AC or DC residual or<br />

leakage currents, from 300 to 600 mARMS as nominal<br />

values, which can arise in fault conditions in a<br />

number of industrial or power-generation scenarios.<br />

Examples include solar panels that are coupled to a<br />

grounded distribution network, or in failure modes<br />

such as a short circuits or ground faults. The connection<br />

of a solar panel to the grid raises safety<br />

concerns; if a fault occurs there’s a potentially serious<br />

safety issue involving any human contact with<br />

the system. CTSR transducers measure the sum of<br />

all of the instantaneous currents flowing through<br />

their apertures, in single- or three-phase configurations,<br />

resulting in the residual-current monitored to<br />

ensure safety.<br />

www.lem.com<br />

Schurter <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Schurter’s quick-acting ASO fuse provides protection<br />

up to 1000 VDC, according to the latest gPV requirements.<br />

Offered with the FSO touch-safe fuseholder,<br />

the combination meets the needed robust circuit<br />

protection for the growing solar industry in a compact<br />

10.3 mm x 38 mm size. Current ratings range<br />

from 1-30 A.<br />

www.schurterinc.com<br />

Semikron<br />

Semikron is a one-stop provider of silicon chips,<br />

discrete semiconductors, IGBT/SCR/Diode modules,<br />

IPMs, power assemblies, and systems for the solar<br />

market. Semikron’s latest technology (SKiN) eliminated<br />

wire bonds internal to the power modules,<br />

resulting in a 10x improvement in product lifetime.<br />

www.semikron.com<br />

Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures<br />

Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures, manufacturer of<br />

frequently specified fiberglass enclosure products,<br />

has over 60 years of engineering and manufacturing<br />

experience in solving unique requirements. Stahlin<br />

builds non-metallic enclosures that meet individual<br />

companies needs, with quality that will exceed their<br />

expectations. Stahlin provides an extensive in-stock<br />

line of fiberglass enclosures and accessories.<br />

www.stahlin.com<br />

CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER<br />

(CSP)<br />

SIKO Products; <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

SIKO offers non-contact and wear-free measurement<br />

technology for position and angle<br />

detection of solar, heliostat, and PV modules.<br />

Whether incremental or absolute measurement<br />

solutions with integrated evaluation<br />

technology, the system is easy to install.<br />

Magnetic tape or a magnetic ring ready-made<br />

to customer specifications is fitted using adhesive<br />

or clamp mounting. Robust sensors scan<br />

the incremental or absolute measurements<br />

coded into the magnetic tape with no contact<br />

or wear.<br />

www.sikoproducts.com<br />

Thermal Energy Products, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Thermal Energy Products, <strong>Inc</strong>. is the original<br />

fabricator of “Solar-Wrap” Swivel Arm Ball<br />

Joint Insulation Blanket Assemblies. Their<br />

“Solar-Wrap” Assemblies and already proven<br />

materials, remain to be some of the most<br />

widely used and trusted choice, found in most<br />

CSP Plants and ISCC Solar Plants worldwide.<br />

Founded in 1986, Thermal Energy Products has<br />

provided Removable Insulation Blankets for<br />

many industries such as power plants, refineries,<br />

solar, and more.<br />

www.tepinc.com<br />

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Aalborg CSP<br />

Aalborg CSP provides steam generators for largescale<br />

concentrated solar power plants. They have<br />

delivered steam generator systems for parabolic<br />

trough plants with capacities of 50 MWe, as well<br />

as solar tower receivers for super-heated and saturated<br />

steam with capacities of 20 MWe. Currently,<br />

they are working on operational plants that, together,<br />

are producing 270 WMe. In addition to this,<br />

Aalborg CSP is developing systems for molten salt<br />

as heat transfer media and for heat storage.<br />

www.aalborgcsp.com<br />

AREVA Solar<br />

AREVA deploys a diverse portfolio of sustainable<br />

low-carbon power generation solutions. Their global<br />

energy experience and emissions-free concentrated<br />

solar power solutions help customers thrive in a<br />

dynamic energy market. Low-cost, land-efficient,<br />

and water-wise, their solar steam generators reliably<br />

deliver super-heated steam for solar thermal<br />

power plants, power augmentation installations,<br />

and industrial process steam facilities. AREVA Solar<br />

customizes their Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector<br />

solar steam generators to meet client’s exacting energy<br />

requirements. They also bring years of project<br />

delivery and commissioning services, and back their<br />

work with AREVA’s performance guarantees.<br />

www.areva.com<br />

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California Sunlight Corporation<br />

California Sunlight offers cost-effective, small-scale,<br />

portable solar energy systems including micro-CPV<br />

systems, as well as solar-powered ovens, stoves,<br />

BBQs, and active daylightings. The solar ovens,<br />

stoves, and BBQs use large Fresnel lenses to collect<br />

and concentrate sunlight with two-axis sun tracking.<br />

They can also be used as a rotisserie, water distiller,<br />

food dehydrator, clothes dryer, or a refrigerator. No<br />

electricity or fuel is needed. Components are expected<br />

to last 20 years.<br />

www.california-sunlight.com<br />

ECHO Systeme<br />

ECHO designs; manufactures; integrates; and distributes<br />

solar thermal energy systems, specializing<br />

in commercial and industrial solar thermal. They<br />

are the designers of the Eco-Dome, an energy selfsufficient<br />

home concept.<br />

www.echosysteme.com<br />

EMCORE Corporation<br />

EMCORE’s a complete solar power technology provider,<br />

supplying component level products through<br />

complete concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems.<br />

Their high-efficiency concentrating triple-junction<br />

(CTJ) solar cells are the core of their solar offering.<br />

CTJ cells have an advantage over conventional<br />

silicon cells because fewer are required to achieve<br />

the same power output. CTJ solar cells are incorporated<br />

into their CTJ Terrestrial Receiver Assembly,<br />

which is easily integrated into virtually any system<br />

design and functions as the engine of concentrating<br />

PV systems. On the system level, EMCORE offers<br />

commercial rooftop and utility-scale concentrator<br />

PV systems. Using optical lenses and mirrors, they<br />

concentrate the sunlight onto solar cells to produce<br />

more electricity in a smaller area. EMCORE’s<br />

Soliant 1000 commercial rooftop CPV system can<br />

deliver more than 500 watts peak per panel. EM-<br />

CORE’s Concentrator Photovoltaic GEN 3 System<br />

is designed for utility-scale solar installations and<br />

achieves 26% DC efficiency at 1090X concentration.<br />

www.emcore.com<br />

proudly introduces<br />

Solar-Trac ®<br />

Flexible supply and return lines<br />

for solar heated water systems.<br />

Solar-Trac Piping Benefits:<br />

• T316L Stainless Steel<br />

• Available sizes from 3/8” thru 2”<br />

• Tubing bends by hand<br />

• Routes easily around obstacles<br />

• Cuts using standard tubing cutter<br />

• Special lengths available<br />

Evonik Cyro LLC<br />

Evonik Cyro LLC offers superior acrylic for concentrating<br />

photovoltaics lens and mirror applications.<br />

ACRYLITE Solar products are characterized by excellent<br />

light transmission (92%), superb resistance to<br />

weathering and UV light, high mechanical strength,<br />

surface hardness, and scratch-resistance properties.<br />

Distinguished by their transmission characteristics<br />

across the spectral range, ACRYLITE products obtain<br />

the highest possible module efficiency when converting<br />

photons into electricity.<br />

www.acrylite.net<br />

CONSULTANTS / BUSINESS &<br />

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS<br />

Ecology and Environment, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Ecology and Environment, <strong>Inc</strong>., (E & E) recognizes<br />

that successful renewable energy project<br />

permitting is as much about building relationships<br />

as it is about building infrastructure. E & E<br />

offers smart solutions to help solar energy<br />

clients move from concept to reality through<br />

careful planning and a proactive approach.<br />

From initial siting studies through construction<br />

and mitigation monitoring, they draw from<br />

their experience to anticipate potential project<br />

delays and resolve issues to keep solar projects<br />

on track. E & E is currently supporting the development<br />

of over 3,565 MW of PV capacity,<br />

bringing together 41 years of global leadership<br />

in environmental management and extensive<br />

multidisciplinary resources to meet deadlines<br />

and exceed expectations. Since 1970, they have<br />

completed over 50,000 projects in 113 countries<br />

in nearly every ecosystem on the planet.<br />

www.ene.com/service/energy/solar.aspx<br />

Highest level of quality for tomorrow’s energy<br />

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Solar-Flare Fitting Benefits:<br />

• Self-flaring<br />

• No special tools<br />

• Reliable metal-to-metal<br />

sealing surface<br />

• No gaskets or rubber washers<br />

Omega Flex, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

451 Creamery Way • Exton, PA 19341<br />

ISO 9001 Registered Company<br />

800.355.1039<br />

www.omegaflex.com<br />

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KEMA<br />

KEMA provides a full range of solar energy consulting<br />

services. They help clients develop technical<br />

solar opportunities through defining the best technologies<br />

to meet their needs, including PV and concentrated<br />

solar power. KEMA’s project development<br />

services include; site development; energy yield calculations;<br />

owner’s engineering; and final acceptance<br />

measurement. They also conduct technical due diligence<br />

and support governments in the development<br />

of national and international policy programs.<br />

www.kema.com


Kleinfelder<br />

Kleinfelder’s solutions for the power market cover<br />

both generation and transmission for solar, wind,<br />

and more. With expertise and a broad range of<br />

services, they support client projects from early<br />

stage planning, allowing them to make significant<br />

contributions to major power infrastructure systems<br />

nationwide.<br />

www.kleinfelder.com<br />

Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario<br />

The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers are qualified solar installation<br />

partners. With specialized training programs that meet the Canadian Standards Association requirements for Construction<br />

Electrician (NOC 7241) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Certified training, as well as safety standards that exceed provincial requirements,<br />

their skilled team of electrical contractors and electricians will get the job done right, on budget and on time.<br />

www.ecao.org<br />

TRC Companies, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

TRC’s renewable energy experts work with developers,<br />

utilities, and government agencies to provide<br />

efficient, cost-effective support for large- and<br />

small-scale projects. They offer the expertise and<br />

resources necessary to plan, permit, engineer, and<br />

support the construction of these projects. Their<br />

solar energy services include: selection and evaluation;<br />

environmental impact assessment; power<br />

delivery and engineering; procurement and contract<br />

management; construction; as well as commissioning<br />

and testing.<br />

www.trcsolutions.com<br />

CONTRACTORS<br />

Quanta Services<br />

Quanta Services brings scale, scope, and an<br />

industry safety record. A staff of PV, mediumvoltage<br />

AC, and high-voltage interconnection<br />

specialists apply more than 70 years of<br />

combined experience to ensure successful<br />

projects. Building on the success of more than<br />

130 MWdc of solar PV projects completed<br />

or under construction, Quanta applies best<br />

practices to smoothly transition projects<br />

from engineering consulting services to EPC<br />

contract structure to commercial operations.<br />

The engineering and design team constructs<br />

and delivers solar PV projects from pre-project<br />

planning through commissioning, start-up,<br />

and operation. This comprehensive offering<br />

streamlines and minimizes contractor coordination<br />

with one source.<br />

www.quantaservices.com<br />

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EDUCATION | RESEARCH<br />

Fagen, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Fagen, <strong>Inc</strong>. is one of the largest and a respected<br />

merit shop green-energy design-builder in the<br />

United States. Utilizing a database of over 25,000<br />

direct-hire employees, Fagen, <strong>Inc</strong>. has constructed<br />

a variety of projects including solar, wind farms,<br />

biomass plants, and power generation facilities.<br />

Fagen, <strong>Inc</strong>. owns the equipment necessary to meet<br />

industrial demand growth. Their standard for safety,<br />

quality, and service has led Fagen, <strong>Inc</strong>. to be listed<br />

in the top 400 in ENR’s largest contractors in the US.<br />

www.fageninc.com<br />

Mortenson Construction<br />

Mortenson Construction is a renewable energy contractor,<br />

building safe, quality construction projects<br />

since 1954. With dedicated teams to help deliver<br />

renewable energy projects, Mortenson has been<br />

involved in the construction of over 100 solar power<br />

and utility-scale wind projects, totaling nearly<br />

11,000 MW across the US and Canada. Mortenson<br />

is a US-based, family-owned construction company,<br />

providing a complete range of services, including:<br />

planning; program management; pre-construction;<br />

general contracting; construction management;<br />

design-build; and turnkey development.<br />

www.mortenson.com<br />

Petrochem<br />

Petrochem is a nationwide specialty contractor<br />

providing: insulation; siding; scaffolding; fireproofing;<br />

coatings and linings; removable insulation<br />

blankets; heat tracing; as well as lead and asbestos<br />

abatement services. Their regional offices have the<br />

experience and expertise to complete virtually any<br />

type and size of project. They are also a certified<br />

minority owned business to help fulfill any minority<br />

requirements on a project.<br />

www.petrocheminc.com<br />

Rosendin Electric<br />

Rosendin Electric has quickly established itself as<br />

an EPC builder of mid to large-scale solar photovoltaic<br />

(PV & CPV) systems throughout the United<br />

States and Canada. With over 50 MW of project<br />

installation experience to date, more than 150 MW<br />

in construction, and 500 plus MW in various stages<br />

of development, they bring the turnkey expertise<br />

and EPC capabilities to develop efficient and costeffective<br />

solar solutions to customers.<br />

www.rosendin.com<br />

Scalo Solar Solutions<br />

Scalo Solar Solutions is a solar developer that<br />

services the east coast. The company is committed<br />

to helping businesses and institutions take ownership<br />

of their energy future. Scalo Solar utilizes solar<br />

technology and other sustainable building solutions<br />

to create opportunities that make sense for the environment<br />

and the bottom line.<br />

www.scalosolar.com<br />

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT<br />

Nebraska Department of Economic<br />

Development<br />

Nebraska offers an ideal location, quality workforce,<br />

and positive economic environment for a variety of<br />

industries and business endeavors, particularly for<br />

renewable energy and solar power. Nebraska’s features<br />

include: low-cost, reliable power; a local workforce<br />

with strong technical skills; a central location<br />

and time zone; insulation from natural disasters; tax<br />

<strong>Inc</strong>entives; and job training.<br />

www.nebraskaadvantage.biz<br />

Royal Roads University<br />

The challenge of sustainability is global, and with<br />

it comes new opportunities for collaboration across<br />

disciplines, between governments, scientists, and<br />

business leaders, and among those committed to<br />

innovative responses to complex ecological, social,<br />

and economic issues. Royal Roads University’s Environment<br />

and Sustainability programs provide the<br />

leadership skills and interdisciplinary knowledge<br />

that lead to sustainable solutions.<br />

www.royalroads.ca<br />

Ulster BOCES Clean Energy Training<br />

Academy<br />

Ulster BOCES in Port Ewen, New York offers an ISPQ<br />

accredited PV training program. Courses include<br />

Introduction to PV Technology, PV Installer’s Course,<br />

PV Technical Sales and Marketing, and numerous<br />

continuing education classes including BIPV and<br />

off-grid. It’s an approved provider of the NABCEP<br />

PV Entry Level Exam, and offers prep courses for<br />

the NABCEP Certification Exam taught by an ISPQ<br />

certified instructor. In addition, training is also available<br />

in solar hot water, small wind, and geothermal<br />

technologies.<br />

www.ulsterboces.org/adult<br />

ELECTRICAL WIRE, CABLE &<br />

CONNECTORS<br />

EnginEEring & Manufacturing ExcEllEncE<br />

Stiebel Eltron has been at the forefront of water heating<br />

technology for almost 90 years. If we make it, it is the<br />

best. If we don’t make it, we work with the company<br />

who does make the best. As a leader in the field, we<br />

never stand still.<br />

SOL 27 Premium<br />

» Highly efficient flat plate collector with extremely low profile<br />

» Precision o-ring connectors for fast installations<br />

DHW Storage Tanks<br />

» Extremely low standby heat losses and large heat exchangers<br />

» Heavy gauge steel with porcelain enamel coating<br />

Solar Rack System<br />

» Rugged, lightweight extruded aluminum with high wind rating<br />

» Easy assembly with only 2 socket sizes<br />

Pump Stations<br />

» Sound workmanship with high quality materials<br />

» Pump Stations with HX for arrays up to 50 collectors<br />

Solar Controllers<br />

» Award-winning controls renowned for quality and functionality<br />

» Simple single systems to large, complicated district systems<br />

Toll Free 800.582.8423<br />

www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com<br />

Simply the Best<br />

Anderson Power Products<br />

The Solar SPEC Pak, manufactured by Anderson<br />

Power Products, is a highly configurable<br />

interconnect with power capabilities up to<br />

1000 volts. The rugged, IP68 shell is flameresistant<br />

in accordance with UL 94 V-0 and<br />

has a F1 weatherability rating. The locking<br />

latch conforms to the NEC 2008 requirements,<br />

requiring a tool to release the locking latch. Its<br />

touch-safe shell is available for wire-to-wire<br />

or panel-to-wire applications that range in<br />

temperature from -40° C to 105° C (-40° F to<br />

221° F). This highly configurable connector provides<br />

thousands of design options for the most<br />

demanding applications.<br />

www.andersonpower.com/products/<br />

spec-solar.html<br />

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General Cable<br />

Twenty-five years of experience, combined with<br />

a worldwide presence and extensive R&D program,<br />

enables General Cable to provide reliable<br />

and technologically advanced cable solutions to<br />

the global solar energy market. As a company<br />

committed to environmental stewardship and<br />

renewable energy, General Cable has specifically<br />

designed its SunGen suite of products to<br />

effectively and efficiently link solar PV panels<br />

to the grid—while being able to withstand the<br />

harsh operating environments of solar power<br />

applications. From low-voltage DC and AC connections,<br />

and medium-voltage distribution, to<br />

high-voltage overhead and underground transmission<br />

lines, General Cable has the offering<br />

to comprise a complete cable solution for solar<br />

power applications—from sun to the outlet.<br />

www.generalcable.com<br />

Cable Glands, Connectors, Enclosures & Accessories!<br />

www.sealconusa.com / 800-456-9012<br />

Sealcon LLC<br />

Sealcon, which offers cable management solutions for the renewables, has RoHS/Deca BDE liquid-tight strain relief fittings, cable<br />

glands, and cord grips for the solar and wind power, as well as hazardous duty industries. Materials consist of nylon/nickel-plated<br />

brass, PVDF, stainless steel, and hazardous-proof cable glands with ATEX/IECEx/Ex-e/Ex-d/Gost/ABS approvals. The NEMA 4x6 benefits<br />

include: UV/V0/ULf1 non-corrosive, circular connectors (M16/M23/M27/M40/RJ45/PoE); industrial enclosures (plastic/metallic);<br />

and conduit systems with sample applications available and no minimum orders.<br />

www.sealconusa.com<br />

The Lapp Group<br />

The Lapp Group, a worldwide cable, connector,<br />

and accessory manufacturer, has developed<br />

cables for PV applications that comply with local<br />

standards. For North America, there are ÖLFLEX<br />

SOLAR XL multi and the new ÖLFLEX SOLAR XLR<br />

4703. ÖLFLEX SOLAR XL multi is a dual-approved<br />

cable with UL USE-2 600V and CSA RWU90 1KV.<br />

ÖLFLEX SOLAR XLR 4703 complies with the latest<br />

UL 4703 600V Type PV wire approval. Both<br />

cables are halogen-free, flame-retardant, and<br />

have excellent resistance to weather, temperature,<br />

and UV sunlight. They’re dual-layered and<br />

electron beam cross-linked. In addition, Lapp<br />

offers SKINTOP cable glands and other cable<br />

management accessories for PV installations.<br />

www.lappusa.com<br />

Remke Energy<br />

Remke Energy offers an expanded family of<br />

Helio-Link solar products, including: MC/Type<br />

4 field wireable and bulkhead solar connectors;<br />

8- to 18-gauge PV/USE cable; assembly<br />

and installation tools and kits; thin-film junction<br />

boxes and combiner boxes; custom cable<br />

assemblies; as well as grid-tie products for<br />

grounding, bonding, and termination. With<br />

shipping in one to two days, they offer 15,000<br />

electrical products in stock at ‘The Remke Energy<br />

Online Warehouse.’<br />

www.remkeenergy.com


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ILSCO<br />

Capturing the sun’s energy for conversion to<br />

electricity is at the forefront of renewable energy<br />

projects around the globe. ILSCO manufactures<br />

and supplies connectivity and grounding product<br />

solutions to support solar project specifications. At<br />

ILSCO, they know how critical every component is<br />

to solar projects. That’s why they deliver the highest<br />

quality connectors on time, with best-in-class<br />

customer service.<br />

www.ilsco.com<br />

Kris Tech Wire Company<br />

Kris Tech manufactures UL4703 PV and RHW-2/<br />

USE-2 for panel interconnection and home-run wire,<br />

along with grounding wire. Their wire is 100%<br />

USA manufactured for distributors and OEM’s and<br />

shipped from their east and west coast distribution<br />

centers. Various options are available, such as flexstranding,<br />

tinned copper, sunlight-resistance, etc.<br />

www.kristechwire.com<br />

ENCLOSURES | COMBINER BOXES<br />

Allied Moulded Products, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Allied Moulded fiberglass enclosures are easily<br />

modified and have a high strength-to-weight-ratio.<br />

These enclosures offer maintenance-free protection,<br />

while being rainproof, dustproof, UV-resistant,<br />

flame-resistant, and corrosion-resistant. Fiberglass<br />

is also an electrical insulator, which helps to protect<br />

internal electrical and electronic equipment against<br />

electrical shock. Allied Moulded’s enclosures are<br />

UL listed, CSA certified, and compliant to at least<br />

NEMA 4X outdoor protection.<br />

www.alliedmoulded.com<br />

Fibrebond<br />

Fibrebond precast concrete shelters have been leading<br />

the way in equipment protection since 1982.<br />

Fibrebond delivers consistent high quality from its<br />

manufacturing plant, and lean continuous improvement<br />

process. Their concrete shelters provide a<br />

controlled environment for inverters, step-up transformers,<br />

and miscellaneous electrical components.<br />

Quality and service have earned Fibrebond the reputation<br />

as a trusted partner in equipment protection.<br />

www.fibrebond.com<br />

ENGINEERING | OPERATIONS &<br />

MAINTENANCE<br />

NAES Corporation<br />

NAES, an independent services provider for<br />

the energy and related infrastructure markets<br />

for over 30 years, offers facility operations and<br />

maintenance, maintenance and construction,<br />

turbine repair and overhaul, technical support,<br />

and staffing. Dedicated to adding value by<br />

optimizing facility performance, NAES delivers<br />

performance and results.<br />

www.naes.com<br />

Crenlo | Emcor Enclosures<br />

In the dynamic and increasingly automated world of<br />

energy production, protection of vital components<br />

requires a number of new considerations. For that<br />

reason, it’s important to select a manufacturer that’s<br />

capable of supporting the market evolution with<br />

their manufacturing capacity and custom-design<br />

capabilities. Crenlo meets that description with their<br />

line of custom enclosures.<br />

www.crenlo.com/enclosures<br />

Sabre Building Systems by CellXion<br />

Sabre Building Systems by CellXion manufactures<br />

power conversion stations and control houses for<br />

the solar industry. Their in-house engineering team<br />

develops and supports customer-specific designs<br />

for physical plant requirements, medium- and lowvoltage<br />

control and distribution systems, ventilation,<br />

climate control, and building management systems.<br />

www.sabreindustries.com<br />

Abbie Gregg, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

For over 25 years, Abbie Gregg, <strong>Inc</strong>. (AGI) has been<br />

providing engineering and consulting services to<br />

global technology industries. Their services have<br />

been successful on over 700 projects, spanning five<br />

continents, and include: feasibility and due diligence<br />

studies; technology and design review; PV manufacturing<br />

facility design; cost modeling; financial<br />

analysis; HPM and tool accommodation; process<br />

verification; and more.<br />

www.abbiegregg.com<br />

ALTERNATIVES<br />

Modular Solar Racking for Ground and Roof Mounts<br />

apalternatives.com<br />

Alta-Pro Engineering Design, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Alta Pro Engineering Design, <strong>Inc</strong>. is a design service<br />

company that assists clients nationwide with solutions<br />

related to solar engineering, design, permitready<br />

documentation services, and several custom<br />

services. Clients benefit many ways by outsourcing<br />

for Alta-Pro’s services. They know how to listen and<br />

identify the scope of work to achieve what’s being<br />

requested. Alta-Pro’s experienced staff takes pride<br />

in providing quality customer service and a rapid<br />

turnaround time.<br />

www.alta-pro.com<br />

WHERE INNOVATION MEETS AUTOMATION<br />

AP Alternatives is a manufacturer of Modular Solar Racking<br />

Systems. Our innovative modular racking design allows<br />

installers to streamline the installation process by having<br />

the project pre-assembled before shipping.<br />

GROUND MOUNT<br />

Modular Design<br />

Off Site Pre-Panelization<br />

Integrated Module Grounding<br />

Interlocking System<br />

ROOF MOUNT<br />

Modular Design<br />

Rapid Installation<br />

Grounding Provisions<br />

Interlocking System<br />

By utilizing high tech automation, AP Alternatives can<br />

pre-panelize your entire ground mount project for you.<br />

Send your modules to us and consider them installed!<br />

VISIT US AT<br />

BOOTH<br />

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Westwood Professional Services<br />

Westwood Professional Services Westwood provides quality engineering, surveying, planning, and environmental solutions that support<br />

utility and commercial-scale solar and wind projects, as well as the rebuild and construction of electric transmission lines and<br />

substations. Established in 1972, Westwood is selected by builders, developers, and contractors across the country.<br />

www.westwoodps.com<br />

GF Piping Systems<br />

GF Piping Systems is a provider of high-quality<br />

piping systems products. GF offers a total plastic<br />

solution tailored to the PV industry, including products<br />

for DI water/specified water; measurement<br />

and control; chemical drain and waste; reclaim/<br />

recycle: plastic pipe and fittings; valves; actuators;<br />

rotameters; fabrications; fusion joining technology<br />

(machines); heat exchangers; secondary containment;<br />

flow monitoring; and process control instrumentation.<br />

www.gfpiping.com<br />

Next Generation Energy<br />

Next Generation Energy provides engineering of<br />

renewable energy products and services. Their team<br />

of dedicated professionals serves the needs of<br />

architects, engineers, contractors, and end-users by<br />

providing single-source accountability for full-service<br />

design consulting, engineering, procurement,<br />

manufacturing, and distribution of complete energy<br />

management systems.<br />

www.ngeus.com<br />

OneCAD Solutions Ltd.<br />

OneCAD Solutions provides mechanical engineering<br />

contract design services, as well as 3D CAD and 2D<br />

drafting and engineering analysis. OneCAD is an<br />

on-call engineering department for customers needing<br />

an engineering staff. They can also supplement<br />

staff on a project basis to help with overflow work.<br />

In 2011, OneCAD completed a new rack design,<br />

performed wind, snow load, and flow analysis, and<br />

produced marketing images of PV layouts.<br />

www.onecad.com<br />

The Magnum Group<br />

The Magnum Group (TMG) offers solar PV designers<br />

and installers substantial savings on PV installation<br />

design and drafting costs, based on TMG’s technology<br />

and experienced engineers. Project designs are<br />

done in volume, and paid for on a per design basis.<br />

http://themagnumgroup.net<br />

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FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />

Clean Power Finance<br />

Clean Power Finance is driving the massmarket<br />

adoption of residential solar by building<br />

an online marketplace to connect the solar<br />

industry with capital markets. Clean Power<br />

Finance markets and manages residential solar<br />

finance products offered by funds that are<br />

100% owned by third-party investors, allowing<br />

investors and lenders to achieve superior<br />

returns and installers to access competitive,<br />

white label consumer financing options.<br />

www.cleanpowerfinance.com<br />

Tioga Energy<br />

Tioga Energy is an award-winning provider of<br />

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) services to<br />

private and public organizations. Tioga offers<br />

customers a single-source solution for quickly<br />

deriving the economic and environmental benefits<br />

of clean solar energy, without providing<br />

any capital investment. Through its SurePath<br />

PPA, Tioga develops, finances, builds, owns,<br />

and operates onsite solar electric systems.<br />

Customers pay lowered electric bills and enjoy<br />

a hedge against energy price volatility—all<br />

without the hassles of ownership.<br />

www.tiogaenergy.com<br />

Greenpower Capital, LLC<br />

Offering project finance, leasing, and acquisition,<br />

Greenpower Capital has relationships with a multitude<br />

of institutional and private investors that<br />

represent over $30 billion in funds for solar and<br />

wind projects. Greenpower offer their Early-stage<br />

Developer Buyout Program, Equity and Debt Finance<br />

Programs, as well as Full Project Acquisition Programs<br />

in which 100% of construction funds can be<br />

advanced in most cases. Greenpower’s broad base<br />

of financial options provides options for almost any<br />

viable project.<br />

www.greenpowercap.com<br />

PNCEF Energy Capital LLC<br />

PNCEF Energy Capital LLC is a source of funding<br />

for the renewable energy industry. PNC has the<br />

financial capacity and industry expertise to provide<br />

strategic solutions for their client’s renewable energy<br />

needs. For example, PNC can provide tax equity<br />

and/or debt through a number of structures, including<br />

PPA and direct lease models, and operating or<br />

capital leases. With clients including developers,<br />

end-users, and panel manufacturers, PNC has a<br />

solid history of successful execution nationwide.<br />

PNC’s focus to date has been on solar and energy<br />

efficiency deals, though they are committed to renewable<br />

energy in all sectors.<br />

www.pnc.com<br />

Accurately monitor solar panel efficiency<br />

in all weather conditions<br />

Taylor-DeJongh<br />

Taylor-DeJongh (TDJ), an energy and infrastructure<br />

investment banking firm, has expertise across a<br />

broad spectrum of alternative technologies and renewable<br />

energy projects, including solar, wind, fuel<br />

cells, geothermal, and hydropower. The firm is advising<br />

on several conventional and renewable power<br />

projects internationally, and they have advised on<br />

over 240 power projects globally. TDJ offers project<br />

development, capital structuring, and project financing<br />

services, and have over 30 years of experience<br />

in closing energy projects. TDJ provides tailor-made<br />

capital solutions to its clients. The firm also advises<br />

clients on corporate finance, capital raising, and<br />

M&A transactions.<br />

www.taylor-dejongh.com<br />

• Accurate Apogee silicon-cell pyranometers measure the same<br />

wavelengths as your solar panels.<br />

• Fast Silicon-cell sensors respond in less than 1 second.<br />

• Cost-effective Apogee pyranometers are less than $250.<br />

Visit www.apogeeinstruments.com/clean-energy<br />

to find out how silicon-cell pyranometers improve your<br />

solar panel monitoring.<br />

HANDLING | MANUFACTURING<br />

KUKA Systems<br />

KUKA Systems is an international supplier of<br />

flexible manufacturing systems used in industries<br />

like solar panel manufacturing to optimize<br />

product quality and productivity. KUKA Systems’<br />

global workforce performs all aspects of<br />

assembly line design and construction, including<br />

prototyping, manufacturing, assembly, and<br />

commissioning. For solar energy, KUKA supplies<br />

engineering services, automated processing<br />

tools, production cells for performing every<br />

task associated with assembling and testing<br />

PV and thermal panels, as well as customized,<br />

turnkey production lines for all types of modules.<br />

For North American solar panel makers,<br />

KUKA Systems is a US-based integrator with<br />

proven expertise in adapting these technologies<br />

to local requirements, including all applicable<br />

standards and regulations.<br />

www.kuka.com<br />

Elixir Industries<br />

Elixir Industries is a privately held company concentrating<br />

efforts to broaden their focus in the<br />

renewable energy market sectors. The company<br />

has undertaken extensive manufacturing equipment<br />

upgrades over the past several months at many of<br />

their key manufacturing facilities across the US.<br />

They offer full-service metals fabricating and processing,<br />

including: advanced CNC laser/plasma cutting;<br />

plate cutting; CNC punching and forming; CNC<br />

press braking; roll forming; MIG and TIG welding;<br />

primer; powder coating; aluminum extrusion; aluminum<br />

fabrication; robotic welding; and advanced<br />

CNC water-jet fabrication. Elixir Industries continues<br />

to offer new and existing customers lasting relationships<br />

based on quality, service, and adaptability.<br />

Their restructuring efforts, combined with equipment<br />

upgrades and a strong financial position,<br />

provides Elixir Industries with a solid foundation to<br />

support customer success.<br />

www.elixirind.com<br />

www.apogeeinstruments.com/clean-energy<br />

435.792.4700<br />

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INSURANCE<br />

Erdman Automation Corp.<br />

Erdman Automation Corporation has developed a<br />

cost-effective sealant application station for applying<br />

to ambient, heated, or two-part sealants. The<br />

Erdman Solar Frame Sealant Applicator provides a<br />

precise and consistent quality application of sealant<br />

to solar frame parts.<br />

www.erdmanautomation.com<br />

GCube Insurance Services, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

GCube is a provider of insurance services for renewable energy projects in solar energy, as well as wind, biofuels,<br />

hydro, wave, and tidal power around the globe. GCube’s SolarPro offers specialized property and liability coverage<br />

for commercial-scale solar construction and operational risks. They understand the multi-dimensional nature of<br />

power generation projects and help clients identify, quantify, and mitigate risk efficiently and economically, while<br />

achieving their business objectives.<br />

www.gcube-insurance.com<br />

Geoking Solar<br />

Geoking Solar manufactures and distributes solar<br />

products, including: solar panels (5-watt to 240-<br />

watt); solar street lights; attic fans; solar-power<br />

back-up and electric generators; portable solar<br />

power systems; solar hot water systems; and more.<br />

www.geokingsolar.com<br />

“<br />

Now I get the same peace of mind on<br />

commercial PV installations that I’ve long<br />

enjoyed on our residential solar jobs .<br />

”<br />

Tony Diaz, Century Roof & Solar<br />

Quick Mount PV Sets a New Standard for Low Slope Roof Attachments<br />

Nexus Plastics California, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Nexus Plastics California, <strong>Inc</strong>. is a manufacturer of<br />

PE, biodegradeable, nylon, and multi-layer films for<br />

solar panels, including bags, sheeting, tubing, covers,<br />

etc. They also offer high-purity and additive-free<br />

products, as well as those with additives, including:<br />

anti-stat; anti-block; ultraviolet inhibitors; high heat<br />

resistance; moisture barrier; and more.<br />

www.nexuscalifornia.com<br />

Somont GmbH<br />

Somont, a member of Meyer Burger Group, specializes<br />

in the development and production of soldering<br />

equipment for the connection and integrated testing<br />

of solar cells—so called stringers. The RAPID and<br />

CERTUS stringers stand out due to their proven Soft<br />

Touch Soldering Process and optimal temperature<br />

management. Through this process, the most sensitive<br />

cells are safely combined into strings with peak<br />

outputs and very low breakage rates.<br />

www.somont.com<br />

Tony Diaz has been relying on Quick Mount<br />

PV’s Classic Composition Mounts since 2006 to<br />

make his residential solar installations 100% codecompliant<br />

and watertight. So when Quick Mount<br />

PV introduced its all-new Low Slope Mount for<br />

commercial roofs in 2011, Tony was first in line to<br />

try them out.<br />

“As I expected, Quick Mount put uncompromising<br />

quality and ease of use first and foremost in their<br />

new low-slope mounts,” said Tony. “It’s not only fast<br />

to install, but the superior strength of the base and<br />

post means I can make longer spans and use fewer<br />

mounts,” he continued. “Best of all, I know there<br />

won’t be any expensive call backs.”<br />

Whether used to fully attach a solar array or to<br />

secure anchor points in a ballasted system, the<br />

Quick Mount PV Low Slope Mount follows all<br />

roofing best practices, and when installed properly<br />

will not void warranties for either membrane or<br />

built-up asphalt roofs.<br />

Call or visit our website for more details, and see<br />

how you can mount PV on commercial roofs with<br />

ease and confidence.<br />

MADE IN THE USA<br />

925-687-6686<br />

products@quickmountpv.com<br />

www.quickmountpv.com<br />

LOW SLOPE MOUNT FEATURES<br />

u Code compliant for TPO, PVC, EPDM, & built-up asphalt<br />

u Strongest off-the-shelf mechanical mount<br />

u All exposed hardware is stainless steel<br />

u 3 post heights offer 7'', 9'' or 12" clearance off the deck<br />

u All fasteners and related hardware included<br />

u 100% IBC compliant<br />

u Meets or exceeds roofing industry best practices<br />

u 10-year warranty; 50-year expected life<br />

u Works with all leading single-ply membranes<br />

u Available through all major distributors<br />

TM<br />

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Solar Insurance & Finance<br />

Solar Insurance & Finance (Solarif) is an internationally<br />

operating independent insurance broker and authorized<br />

agent that specializes in insuring solar PV<br />

installations—also known as PV insurance. Solarif<br />

insures PV installations on the roofs of private clients<br />

and businesses, as well as solar energy parks.<br />

www.solarif.com<br />

LIGHTING SYSTEMS & SURGE<br />

PROTECTION<br />

CITEL <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

CITEL’s VG Surge Protectors are designed<br />

with patented VG Technology, a hybrid Metal<br />

Oxide Varistor (MOV) + Gas-filled Spark Gap<br />

(GSG) surge protection circuit that dramatically<br />

increases the life expectancy of the surge<br />

protector and totally eliminates working current<br />

and leakage current. Rated for DC Power<br />

Applications up to 1200Vdc and UL 1449 3rd<br />

Edition.<br />

www.citel.us<br />

DEHN <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

DEHN’s unique SPD is now UL 1449 3rd Edition<br />

compliant, specifically for DC application on<br />

600 and 1,000 V PV systems. This device is<br />

intended for use on the DC system to protect<br />

systems components, such as inverters and<br />

others connected to combiner boxes, from the<br />

effects of lightning caused surges and transients.<br />

DEHN has developed and introduced<br />

the DEHNguard M YPV-SCI for operating at<br />

PV generated DC voltages by incorporating a<br />

switched fused circuit in parallel to the MOV<br />

discharge circuit, permitting the internal disconnect<br />

to operate arc free. Having celebrated<br />

their 100th-year anniversary in 2010, DEHN<br />

continues to serve the electrical industry in the<br />

research, design, and manufacture of products,<br />

offering technical expertise to minimize the effects<br />

transients caused by lightning and other<br />

sources.<br />

www.dehn-usa.com<br />

Raycap <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Protect an investment in solar generated<br />

power with products specifically developed for<br />

protection of solar power systems. Raycap’s<br />

PV products, featuring Strikesorb and ACData<br />

surge protection, continuously defend solar<br />

power inverters and solar panels from damage<br />

caused by direct lightning strikes. Suitable for<br />

AC & DC protection, Raycap provides electrical<br />

protection at the PV inverter and string/combiner<br />

boxes, which make up the key elements<br />

of any PV system.<br />

www.raycapsurgeprotection.com<br />

EverLast Lighting<br />

EverLast Lighting is a subsidiary of Full Spectrum<br />

Solutions, <strong>Inc</strong>., and has quickly grown into a quality<br />

manufacturer of energy efficient induction lighting<br />

solutions for roadway, parking structures, facility,<br />

and area lighting applications.<br />

www.everlastlight.com<br />

R3&A Limited<br />

R3&A Limited offers DEHN products to protect photovoltaic<br />

systems. The exposed arrangement and<br />

extended surface of PV systems creates a high risk<br />

of direct and indirect lightning strokes. PV systems<br />

inevitably represent a connection to the electrical installation<br />

of a building. Possible lightning effects on PV<br />

generators can, therefore, affect an entire building. Solar<br />

power plants are very susceptible to damage due to<br />

their enormous space requirements and their complex<br />

design. In all cases, downtime has to be prevented by<br />

means of a technically and economically coordinated<br />

lightning and surge protection concept. For more than<br />

15 years, DEHN has been engaged in developing lightning<br />

and surge protection concepts for PV systems.<br />

www.r3alimited.com<br />

Sol <strong>Inc</strong>. (Solar Outdoor Lighting)<br />

Sol is a manufacturer of commercial solar LED lighting<br />

solutions with 50,000 systems installed worldwide.<br />

Sol’s commitment over the past 20 years is built on innovative<br />

products, quality systems, and the strongest<br />

support and design team. Sol develops solutions that<br />

are economical, well-engineered, and easy to install<br />

for: roadways; parking lots; pathways; perimeter security;<br />

shelters; and more. Sol is ISO 9001:2008 compliant.<br />

www.solarlighting.com<br />

MOUNTING SYSTEMS<br />

Quality Hardware for the PV Industry<br />

AP Alternatives<br />

AP Alternatives is a manufacture of modular<br />

solar racking systems for commercial and<br />

utility-scale projects. They have created and<br />

patented the Solar Paver System, an automated<br />

installation system for utility-scale,<br />

ground-mount solar arrays, which greatly<br />

reduces installation time, labor, and costs. By<br />

using factory production automation, they can<br />

produce processed/quality controlled modular<br />

racking with solar modules pre-loaded into the<br />

racking and delivered to the field pre-wired.<br />

With no fasteners required, the Solar Paver<br />

System is capable of array construction at a<br />

rate of 10 MW in 22 days, with a field crew of<br />

12—with the module-to-module wiring and<br />

cable management complete, ready for simple<br />

home-run wiring in integrated wire management<br />

trays. AP Alternatives also offers a<br />

modular roof mount racking systems, the Solar<br />

Ray for crystalline modules and the, Flat Rack<br />

for thin-film modules.<br />

www.apalternatives.com<br />

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Legrand Cablofil<br />

FAS Rack ground-mounted photovoltaic supports speed-up, utility-grade PV installation times reducing overall project costs up to 75%. FAS Rack is preengineered<br />

for each specific project, eliminating onsite engineering adjustments, and can be installed with two-man crews using simple tools. FAS Rack<br />

features a number of patent-pending innovations including pier caps designed with built-in stops to make grid table positioning easier. All grid tables are<br />

pre-assembled to eliminate labor-intensive “stick built” construction methods. Plus, all hardware is RoHS compliant, so the entire system contributes to<br />

LEED points. To date, FAS Rack has been used on a number of solar arrays throughout North America, totaling more than 60 MW. Legrand also offers a<br />

number of related electrical products for the solar market including Delta Strut rooftop PV supports, CB Series combiner boxes, and pre-terminated cabling.<br />

www.legrand.us/cablofil/fas-rack<br />

Array Technologies<br />

Array Technologies’ DuraTrack Solar Tracker<br />

optimally balances performance with high durability,<br />

long-term reliability, and minimal operating<br />

costs and maintenance, to maximize the<br />

ROI for utility-scale and commercial projects.<br />

The robust, uncomplicated gear drive system<br />

doesn’t transmit wind forces through the<br />

driveline. Tracker rows efficiently adapt to variable<br />

terrain and closely follow irregular site<br />

boundaries. Intelligent design reduces labor<br />

and time required to install and maintain.<br />

www.arraytechinc.com<br />

Why I switched to SunWize<br />

“That’s simple; the best product at the best price and it’s in stock. We<br />

choose to sell only the highest quality product that our customers can<br />

count on and that’s all SunWize offers. When my sales representative,<br />

Steve Naccarato, informs me of new product, I can move to use it in<br />

future jobs with confidence because I know SunWize has already<br />

thoroughly checked it for quality.”<br />

2400W Zomeworks tracker array,<br />

grid-tie with battery back up in<br />

Johnson City, TN<br />

DPW Solar<br />

New Mexico-based DPW Solar is a wholly<br />

owned subsidiary of Preformed Line Products<br />

Company. Founded in 1993, DPW Solar designs<br />

and manufactures PV solar rack mounting<br />

systems under its POWER-FAB name for<br />

commercial, residential, and industrial applications.<br />

The POWER-FAB product line includes:<br />

the CRS system; Power Rail; POWER GRID;<br />

Top-of-Pole; Multi-Pole; Side-of-Pole;<br />

roof/ground-mounts; and enclosures.<br />

www.dpwsolar.com<br />

Ian Huddleston, Owner/Installer<br />

Greene Tech Renewable Energy in TN<br />

www.greenetechenergy.com<br />

Visit www.sunwize.com/difference or call us at 800.817.6527 and<br />

find out how switching to SunWize can help your business be successful.<br />

©2012 SunWize • 800.817.6527 • www.sunwize.com


2012 solar buyers guide<br />

Committed to Excellence!<br />

Strain Relief Fittings<br />

ULf1<br />

746C<br />

UV & Ozone<br />

Stable Black Nylon<br />

Fittings in PG, Metric &<br />

NPT, V0 Flame Rated,<br />

New TPE Membrane Insert<br />

(60 Different Configurations)<br />

PanelClaw<br />

PanelClaw is a supplier of ballasted PV mounting<br />

systems, offering simple, flexible solutions<br />

for flat-roof and ground-mount applications.<br />

PanelClaw’s systems, which are UL 2703 listed<br />

for electric bonding and grounding, feature just<br />

three major components and significant factory<br />

pre-assembly. These designs speed and simplify<br />

installation—and together with PanelClaw’s extensive<br />

technical service, advanced testing and<br />

certification program, and cutting-edge engineering—lower<br />

lifecycle costs on every project.<br />

PanelClaw mounting solutions are available in<br />

the US, Canada, and the European Union.<br />

www.panelclaw.com<br />

PV Hardware, LLC<br />

PV Hardware is a provider of fixed-tilt and single-axis<br />

tracking systems engineered by highly experienced<br />

industry professionals. Their highly efficient designs<br />

minimize the total cost of install through reduced<br />

foundation requirements, fewer components, rapid<br />

constructability, and lower material costs. In addition,<br />

their team is comprised of experts in solar technology<br />

and construction, enabling them to provide unparalleled<br />

customer service and support.<br />

www.pvhardware.com<br />

C<br />

US<br />

Circular<br />

Connectors<br />

Solar PLUS<br />

Enclosures<br />

Patriot Solar Group<br />

Patriot Solar Group is the source for commercial,<br />

industrial, and consumer needs. They maintain<br />

a diverse line of quality and innovative products,<br />

which consists of fixed pole mounts, ground<br />

mounts, and single or dual-axis trackers with<br />

controllers and inverters. Patriot Solar has onand<br />

off-grid systems, as well as a new line of mobile<br />

solar trailers and portable lighting systems.<br />

www.patriotsolargroup.com<br />

PV Security Bolt<br />

The PV Security Bolt is one of the most effective deterrents<br />

to PV module theft. Thanks to its “Triple-Lock<br />

Protection,” thieves can’t unscrew the bolts—the PV<br />

Security Bolt can be unscrewed only by a unique key<br />

driver sold exclusively to licensed PV installers. Each<br />

driver is numbered, registered, and traceable. Thieves<br />

also can’t cut the bolts off because of its low-profile<br />

design and serrations on the underside of the screw<br />

head, it’s virtually impossible to slip a tool of any kind<br />

between the head and the clamp. And, thieves can’t<br />

drill the bolts out. The PV Security Bolt’s 4140 heattreated<br />

steel gives it amazing strength and durability.<br />

After drilling out just three or four PV Security Bolts, a<br />

drill would lose power (and ruin many drill bits).<br />

www.pvsecuritybolt.com<br />

M16 Signal<br />

Snapclic-DUO<br />

Conduit Fittings<br />

Setting Standards<br />

ATEX<br />

II 2G 1D<br />

www.sealconusa.com/nace<br />

800-456-9012 / 303-699-1135<br />

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ProtekPark Solar<br />

Combining the structurally efficient, yet aesthetically<br />

pleasing truss design with a high-performance<br />

marine-grade coating, ProtekPark Solar continues<br />

to create a long lasting and cost-effective solar<br />

canopy system. ProtekPark Solar has the experience<br />

and commitment to design and manufacture value<br />

engineered and customized structural solutions for<br />

each installation.<br />

www.protekparksolar.com<br />

Quick Mount PV<br />

Quick Mount PV mounts are the recognized industry<br />

standard for 100% code-compliant, watertight solar<br />

roof mounts. The Classic Comp & Shake Mounts<br />

are ICC-certified, and the newly released New Roof<br />

Comp, Universal Tile & Low Slope Mounts offer one<br />

of the strongest mechanical roof attachments on<br />

the market. They work with all standard racking systems.<br />

All products are made in the USA.<br />

www.quickmountpv.com


Roll Forming Corporation<br />

Roll Forming Corporation (RFC) has over 60<br />

years of experience as a high-quality, competitively<br />

priced roll form manufacturer that<br />

delivers to their customer’s needs. RFC has<br />

over 35 roll lines designed for a variety of<br />

sophisticated metal types, widths, and gages.<br />

While capable of addressing simple shapes,<br />

RFC’s niche is tackling unique shapes with<br />

challenging features and tolerances. RFC is in<br />

the business of roll forming solutions and puts<br />

a large knowledge base of roll forming to work<br />

for their clients.<br />

www.rfcorp.com<br />

Schletter <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Schletter provides innovative solar mounting systems for a broad range of clients in utility, commercial, and<br />

residential solar applications. Each system can be individually designed for a cost-effective photovoltaic<br />

mounting solution in utility-scale ground mounted systems, commercial or residential pitched-roof, and<br />

flat-roof systems. In addition Schletter manufacturers the Park@Sol PV carport system for any sized carport<br />

structure.<br />

www.schletter.us<br />

Sapa Extrusions North America<br />

Sapa Extrusions is a global manufacturer of<br />

aluminum profiles and a key supplier to the<br />

solar industry, providing solutions to all solar<br />

market segments, including: PV racking and<br />

mounting systems (open field, flat roof, and<br />

residential); solar thermal (H 2O) applications;<br />

module frames and components; concentrated<br />

solar power collectors; inverter housings<br />

and components; and thermal management<br />

solutions. Sapa’s North American Technical<br />

Center works with customers to establish finished<br />

designs for innovative custom features<br />

and improved end-use applications. Sapa’s<br />

manufacturing capabilities include standard<br />

and custom extrusion, as well as finishing and<br />

fabricating. Sapa supplies critical components<br />

for solar applications that help customers optimize<br />

the value of their products.<br />

www.sapagroup.com/solar<br />

CAUTION<br />

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Available in 20 countries on 6 continents worldwide,<br />

Rolls offers the broadest product line of deep cycle, low maintenance and maintenance<br />

free batteries for the Renewable Energy market. From large-scale storage to small<br />

Available in 20 countries on 6 continents worldwide,<br />

village electrification, our flooded or AGM storage batteries deliver the power you<br />

Rolls offers the broadest product line of deep cycle, low maintenance and maintenance<br />

need every time. Each is backed by our industry leading warranty, solid reputation<br />

free batteries for the Renewable Energy market. From large-scale storage to small<br />

and 97% recyclable at end of life. Green just got a whole lot meaner.<br />

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North American Clean Energy<br />

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SolarDock<br />

SolarDock is the flat-roof mounting system<br />

that offers a high-performance, lightweight,<br />

non-penetrating roof installation method. SolarDock<br />

is available in tilt angles up to 35° for<br />

greater energy output per dollar of investment,<br />

and requires virtually zero ongoing maintenance<br />

as a result of full protection of the<br />

panels, wires, and roof membrane. UL Listed<br />

and TUV certified, SolarDock is precisionengineered<br />

for fast installation and maximum<br />

power generation.<br />

www.solardock.com<br />

TTi<br />

The patented TTi Flat Jack Comp Shingle<br />

Mount is a durable, watertight residential<br />

solar roof-mount, requiring no trimming or<br />

sealants. With three primary components, the<br />

Flat Jack is quick and easy to install, reducing<br />

labor hours and offering peace of mind<br />

that the highest quality product is supporting<br />

a roof installation. This fully flashed mount,<br />

with a base of 10" in width and 11" in length,<br />

provides a 100% waterproof foundation, and<br />

is built to withstand heavy vertical loads and<br />

high winds. The Flat Jack, made from the most<br />

durable materials, will withstand the elements<br />

and confidently protect one’s roof and one’s<br />

investment.<br />

www.ttisolar.com<br />

Zilla Corporation<br />

Zilla Corporation, manufacturer of Zilla racking<br />

and mounting solutions, has developed one of<br />

the simplest, most adaptive, and comprehensive<br />

system in the marketplace today. Providing<br />

a variety of mounting options for solar<br />

products, Zilla’s many proprietary and patented<br />

products provide all-inclusive solutions. From<br />

individual products to complete system design,<br />

Zilla Corporation delivers environmentally<br />

friendly, practical, and affordable innovations<br />

to installation professionals worldwide.<br />

www.zillarac.com<br />

80/20 <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

80/20 offers the T-slotted aluminum construction<br />

system. Made from corrosion-resistant recyclable<br />

aluminum, this modular system of T-slotted profiles,<br />

mounting components, and accessories is versatile,<br />

lightweight, and strong—making it an ideal fit for<br />

custom framing and mounting of solar panels and<br />

components. No-obligation, free design assistance,<br />

and design software available.<br />

www.8020.net<br />

Advanced Technology &<br />

Research Corp.<br />

ATR Solartech’s Dual Panel Tracker (DPT) is a versatile,<br />

ground-mount, two-panel tracking mount built<br />

for easy installation on a pole or simple wooden<br />

post. A GPS-enabled mechanism lets the 235-watt<br />

panels track the sun and produce up to 30% more<br />

power per day than fixed panels. The unit is suited<br />

for business or home-use in any place with good<br />

southern sun, with multiple units a ready option.<br />

The DPT provides a simple way to install a high-performance,<br />

durable, easy-to-maintain solar system.<br />

www.atrsolartech.com<br />

BAND-IT IDEX, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

BAND-IT IDEX <strong>Inc</strong>., a global manufacturer of stainless<br />

steel clamping systems used in a variety of<br />

engineered applications, assist customers to reduce<br />

fastening and joining lifecycle costs. BAND-IT’s application<br />

engineers can redesign existing project,<br />

offering customers ideal solutions.<br />

www.band-it-idex.com<br />

Conergy<br />

By easing each step of the quoting, planning, and<br />

installation processes, the Conergy SunTop IV system<br />

comprehensively delivers value across business<br />

operations. Flexibility and simplicity are brought to<br />

design, permitting, job planning, and construction.<br />

This, combined with high-quality components, German<br />

engineering, and local production is why Sun-<br />

Top IV is the total residential PV mounting solution.<br />

www.conergy.us<br />

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EJOT Solar Fastening Systems<br />

EJOT offers high-quality, secure, and easy-to-install fastening systems for solar installations. They are a specialist for fastening<br />

mounting systems on exposed fastener metal panel roofs and flat roofs. Their common goal is that each installation<br />

is long-lasting, securely fastened, and stays watertight on a roof.<br />

www.ejot-usa.com<br />

Cooper B-Line<br />

Cooper B-Line is a global provider of innovative<br />

solar solutions, including ground and rooftop mounting<br />

systems, wire management, and complete balance<br />

of systems. <strong>Inc</strong>luded is its ARISTA Monolithic<br />

racking system, designed with limited components<br />

and pre-assembled fittings to help yield significant<br />

installation time and labor savings for commercial<br />

rooftop applications. The ARISTA Monolithic racking<br />

system is compatible with standard strut, fittings,<br />

and other accessories, making electrical solutions<br />

endless. It offers building code compliance in the<br />

US and Canada, and has optimized roof loading<br />

through certified third-party wind tunnel testing. The<br />

system is raised off the roof to promote wind and<br />

water flow, as well as flexibility during installation.<br />

For easy grounding of PV modules, it also offers a<br />

module clamp with integrated grounding for portrait<br />

orientation applications.<br />

www.cooperblinesolar.com<br />

Daetwyler Clean Energy<br />

Daetwyler Clean Energy (DCE) is a global provider<br />

of solar mounting solutions. DCE provides its clients<br />

with the greatest value by implementing the highest<br />

degree of competency. They use the latest in<br />

materials and manufacturing processes to minimize<br />

costs and maintain reliability for ground-mount,<br />

rooftop-mount, and pole-mount solar power, as well<br />

as parking solar canopies.<br />

www.daetwylerce.com<br />

DynoRaxx<br />

DynoRaxx Evolution FR is the only fiberglass professional<br />

ballasted racking system available today. The<br />

system requires no tools to assemble and only consists<br />

of three parts. The system was in development<br />

for three years and installed into 10 MW of projects<br />

before being offered to the solar industry. DynoRaxx<br />

studied the ergonomics of solar installations creating<br />

a system that promotes the quickest, easiest<br />

installation of any system currently on the market.<br />

DynoRaxx Evolution FR was wind tunnel tested at<br />

NASA. It’s lightweight and stacks like cups for reduced<br />

shipping costs. It greatly reduces the time of<br />

hoisting equipment to the roof.<br />

www.dynoraxx.com<br />

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PRAXIA ENERGY<br />

PRAXIA ENERGY designs, engineers, and produces<br />

solar mounting systems for open field and rooftops.<br />

With a global presence, they provide proper<br />

structural calculations according to each country’s<br />

specification, and offer direct control over the value<br />

chain.<br />

www.praxiaenergy.com<br />

PV Racking LLC<br />

PV Racking designs, manufactures, and distributes<br />

solar racking components that are used in roof and<br />

ground-mounted solar systems. PV Racking uses a<br />

new solar racking system that eliminates the need<br />

for clamps, making it much easier to install, more<br />

secure, and superior in appearance.<br />

www.pvracking.us<br />

RBI Solar, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

RBI Solar, <strong>Inc</strong>. designs, engineers, manufactures,<br />

and installs solar mounting systems for large commercial<br />

and utility-scale projects. As a specialist in<br />

ground-mount, roof-mount, and custom-designed<br />

specialty solar structures, they focus on providing<br />

best-in-class racking systems and project management<br />

capabilities to serve owners and integrators.<br />

www.rbisolar.com<br />

Renusol America<br />

Renusol America offers PV racking systems for<br />

mounting solar panels on flat and pitched roofs. The<br />

Renusol CS60 flat-roof mounting system made from<br />

high-molecular weight polyethylene is a one-piece<br />

mounting system per panel. The Renusol VS pitched<br />

roof mounting systems has pre-assembled and adjustable<br />

parts for simple inventory management and<br />

easy installations for all size panels. Both systems<br />

are simplified to minimize project design and labor<br />

installation. Renusol America, is a subsidiary of<br />

Renusol Gmbh out of Germany, which has over 400<br />

MW of product installed since 2004. Renusol America<br />

operates a full-scale warehouse and distribution<br />

facilities throughout the US.<br />

www.renusolamerica.com<br />

S-5!<br />

S-5! recently enhanced its S-5-PV Kit to ensure electrical<br />

continuity between modules. With this stainless<br />

steel solar mounting solution, the module is anchored<br />

with the kit, and is automatically bonded. Lugs and<br />

copper wire won’t be required except to connect one<br />

string of modules to another, and to ground the system.<br />

The updated S-5-PV Kit is listed to the new UL subject<br />

2703, a standard that covers both bonding and mounting,<br />

and has gained an ETL Listing to UL 1703. The<br />

S-5-PV Kit is attached to standing seam metal roofs<br />

utilizing S-5! zero-penetration technology to avoid<br />

piercing the roof paneling. The S-5-PV Kit can also be<br />

attached to exposed-fastened and corrugated profiles<br />

when used with VersaBracket and CorruBracket.<br />

www.s-5.com<br />

Sedona Energy Labs<br />

Sedona Energy Labs releases InteliTrack 2000A. A<br />

new approach to dual-axis tracking, their new line<br />

of seasonally adjustable dual-axis solar tracking<br />

frames enables maximum possible power production<br />

at a competitive price. Based on patent-pending<br />

technology, these new systems enable solar arrays<br />

to generate a 40%, or greater, increase in power<br />

production, compared to fixed solar frames.<br />

www.sedonaenergylabs.com<br />

STRONGER<br />

THAN THE WIND<br />

Deep Foundation Systems *<br />

for wind turbines<br />

Sollega, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

The InstaRack ballasted solar racking system, manufactured<br />

by Sollega, is designed to reduce labor<br />

and shipping costs for low-slope, flat-roof solar<br />

installations. It’s manufactured from high-density<br />

polyethylene, utilizing 35% recycled content with a<br />

built in UV inhibitor. The InstaRack is available in tilt<br />

angles of 10° and 15°, and is compatible with solar<br />

modules 30 inches to 44 inches in width. The Insta-<br />

Rack is easy and intuitive to install, and uses readily<br />

available strut.<br />

www.sollega.com<br />

SPG Solar<br />

The All-Weather SPG Solar SunSeeker Tracker is a<br />

single-axis tracker with a robust design, optimized<br />

for long-term reliability in all weather conditions—<br />

from high winds, hurricane zones, to snow regions.<br />

This is SPG Solar’s latest generation of the Sun-<br />

Seeker Tracker, further maximizing solar returns. By<br />

developing a more streamlined design, up to 40%<br />

less material is required, reducing the overall installation<br />

time and costs. With over 40 MW installed<br />

nationwide, the SPG Solar SunSeeker is easily<br />

scalable through a modular power block design,<br />

creating efficiencies for the large and utility-scale<br />

solar system projects. Built and tested to endure<br />

all weather conditions, the high-performing SPG<br />

Solar SunSeeker is installed faster, generates more<br />

power, requires minimal maintenance, and ensures<br />

the greatest returns<br />

www.spgsolar.com<br />

SunLink Corporation<br />

SunLink’s mounting, wire management, and combiner<br />

box products are designed as an integrated<br />

package for optimal convenience, installation<br />

efficiency and value. On the roof, SunLink RMS provides<br />

Tilt-Access and integrated wire management,<br />

and Core RMS features a linked grid assembly to accommodate<br />

high loads. On the ground, Large-scale<br />

GMS is both sturdy and flexible with features that<br />

facilitate rapid installation, while Ballasted GMS is<br />

ideal for brownfields and landfills.<br />

www.sunlink.com<br />

www.contechsystems.com<br />

Toll-Free: 1-888-818-4826<br />

ctswest@contechsystems.com<br />

ctseast@contechsystems.com<br />

* Germanischer Lloyd certification pending; patent pending The trade-mark and registered trade-mark are owned by Con-Tech Systems Ltd.<br />

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TRA-MAGE, INC.<br />

When it comes right down to it, a solar system is<br />

only as good as its mounting structure. Turn to TRA-<br />

MAGE for quality roof mounting accessories and<br />

fastening systems. Built to last, every component in<br />

their solar mounting line creates an ideal foundation<br />

for solar systems.<br />

http://sun.tra-mage.com<br />

PERFORMANCE MONITORING | TRACKING SYSTEMS<br />

Campbell Scientific<br />

Campbell Scientific offers pre-configured and custom-automated data acquisition packages, specifically designed for solar monitoring applications.<br />

A full range of pre-configured packages is available for photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar technology (CST) arrays of all sizes. Two such<br />

packages are the SOLAR1000 and CST100, designed to meet CaISO EIRP Solar Telemetry Standards. The SOLAR1000 is an automated data acquisition<br />

package designed for flat panel PV monitoring applications. Typical uses include pre-construction phase solar resource assessment, baseline<br />

data collection, and performance monitoring. The CST100 is an automated data acquisition package, specifically designed for CST monitoring applications<br />

where active, direct normal, and diffuse irradiance measurements are required. Typical uses include research and development, resource<br />

assessment, and performance monitoring of concentrated solar power (CSP) and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technologies.<br />

www.campbellsci.com/solar-energy<br />

OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE<br />

Northwind Solutions<br />

Established in 2004 in Canada, Northwind<br />

Solutions is a progressive energy services organization<br />

dedicated to serving the renewable<br />

and clean energy sector. Northwind delivers<br />

a complete suite of the high-quality essential<br />

services to project developers, asset owners,<br />

as well as OEMs throughout North America.<br />

With over 60 renewable energy projects (in solar<br />

PV and wind) in seven provinces and 15 US<br />

states, Northwind’s turnkey solutions for the<br />

solar markets include: construction management<br />

and installation services; project service,<br />

operations, and maintenance; and consulting<br />

services.<br />

www.northwindsolutions.com<br />

TrOjan’S new IndustrIal lIne<br />

When failure is not an option and reliable power is absolutely essential - you’re in Trojan<br />

territory. Introducing Trojan’s industrial line - the newest addition to our lineage of highquality<br />

batteries.<br />

Specifically engineered to support renewable energy systems with large daily loads that cycle<br />

regularly, the industrial line delivers high-capacity power when you need it the most.<br />

Exceptionally dependable and powerful, the industrial line delivers 1,500 cycles at 80%<br />

depth-of-discharge and unmatched performance in your grid-tied or off-grid PV system.<br />

Trojan’s proprietary deep-cycle technology and over 85 years of battery know how make the<br />

industrial line the most reliable battery on the market. Backed by specialized technical<br />

support teams and world-class warranty – Trojan means reliability.<br />

CAPACITY Amp-Hours (AH)<br />

TYPE<br />

5-Hr<br />

Rate<br />

20-Hr<br />

Rate<br />

100-Hr<br />

Rate VOLTAGE<br />

IND9-6V 355 445 545 6 VOLT<br />

IND13-6V 533 673 820 6 VOLT<br />

IND17-6V 711 897 1090 6 VOLT<br />

IND23-4V 977 1233 1500 4 VOLT<br />

IND29-4V 1245 1570 1910 4 VOLT<br />

Available worldwide. For more information,<br />

call (800) 423–6569, +1 (562) 236–3000 or visit us at TrojanBatteryRE.com<br />

Off Grid • Grid Tied • Backup pOwer • rural elecTrificaTiOn • induSTrial • SmarT Grid<br />

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FRABA POSITAL <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

FRABA POSITAL is an international supplier of<br />

position sensors with applications in the solar<br />

power industry. MAGNETOCODE absolute<br />

rotary encoders and ACCELENS inclinometers<br />

are ideal for use in single and dual-axis<br />

solar trackers for all kinds of PV, CSP, or CPV<br />

systems. Reliability under harsh conditions<br />

is assured by highly effective environmental<br />

sealing (IP69K), and robust, damage-resistant<br />

packaging. Electronic interfaces are available<br />

for most control system hardware.<br />

www.posital.com<br />

SPX ArgusON<br />

SPX Solar Power Management is more than<br />

monitoring. If one’s current platform only monitors<br />

solar power performance, then it’s just<br />

part of the solution. Solar Power Management<br />

combines performance monitoring, system<br />

alarming, and trouble ticket management with<br />

the support of a staffed 24/7 National Operations<br />

Center. Customers can trust their solar<br />

PV system performance and ROI to a Fortune<br />

500 company that has been providing monitoring<br />

and management to over 30,000 multiindustry<br />

sites for 12 years.<br />

www.arguson.com<br />

Yokogawa Corporation<br />

Yokogawa Corporation of America provides<br />

complete control, communication, and instrumentation<br />

systems for utility-scale solar<br />

applications. Yokogawa’s HXS10 controller<br />

is specifically designed for controlling solar<br />

trackers with embedded NREL Solar Positioning<br />

Algorithm, robust operating temperature<br />

(-20° C to +70° C), and extensive field communications<br />

support. Since the HXS10 was<br />

specifically designed for solar tracking applications,<br />

it has a variety of specialty inputs for<br />

inclinometers and position feedback sensors,<br />

including RS232, RS485, and high-speed pulse<br />

encoders, as well as full trigonometric functions<br />

for calculating positions. A single HXS10<br />

is capable of controlling up to 20 axes for costeffective<br />

tracker deployments. Yokogawa’s<br />

turnkey control systems include tracker<br />

control panels (LOCs), Supervisory Control<br />

Systems (SCS), Distributed Control Systems<br />

(DCS), communication networks, and field<br />

instrumentation. Their field instrumentation<br />

is designed to accommodate measurement of<br />

high-temperature, concentrated solar thermal<br />

heat transfer fluid, with several proven installations<br />

worldwide.<br />

www.yokogawa.com<br />

DECK Monitoring<br />

DECK Monitoring pairs advanced software and<br />

revenue-grade hardware with a commitment to customer<br />

service, providing added value to all parties.<br />

For installers, DECK has streamlined the customer<br />

experience to provide easy system planning and<br />

installation. For end users, the customizable dashboard<br />

is full of features to generate “green” PR. For<br />

O&M, responsive support helps with every aspect of<br />

system management. And, for investors, DECK tools<br />

and support help to ensure long-term ROI on a PV<br />

investment.<br />

www.deckmonitoring.com<br />

DH Solar<br />

DH Solar, a division of DH Satellite, has been a commercial<br />

manufacturer of premium horizon-to-horizon<br />

satellite antennas and mounting systems for the<br />

past 30 years. The DH Solar division manufactures<br />

the following systems: the Dual Axis System; the<br />

Horizon-to-Horizon Tracker; the Fixed Pole System;<br />

and the Modular Single Axis Tracker. The Horizonto-Horizon<br />

Tracker always points precisely at the<br />

sun, even when it’s cloudy. The Fixed Pole System is<br />

ideal for smaller areas as it’s pole-mounted with or<br />

without a seasonal adjustment. The Modular Single<br />

Axis Tracker has a pre-set elevation set for the<br />

longer days, tracking from east to west throughout<br />

the day. This system also provides the ability to add<br />

panels over time.<br />

www.dhsolar.net<br />

Cone Drive Gearing Solutions<br />

Cone Drive offers double-enveloping gear technology.<br />

With Cone Drive’s double-enveloping design,<br />

the worm “wraps around” the gear, putting up to<br />

10 times more teeth in contact than conventional<br />

worm gearing. That means the total torque load is<br />

distributed among more teeth, increasing durability,<br />

precision, and efficiency. There’s more output, less<br />

downtime, and more precision—and all of these elements<br />

are crucial when tracking the sun effectively<br />

and economically.<br />

www.conedrive.com<br />

meteocontrol North America<br />

meteocontrol is a global provider of solar performance<br />

monitoring software and hardware, SCADA<br />

solutions for PV plant control, independent engineering,<br />

and O&M services for PV installations.<br />

meteocontrol currently monitors 4GW worldwide in<br />

more than 23,500 PV systems, and has provided energy<br />

yield reports and technical consulting services<br />

for PV projects with an investment value over $10B.<br />

meteocontrol currently offers asset management<br />

and O&M services for more than 150 MW of PV<br />

projects.<br />

www.meteocontrol.com<br />

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WeatherHawk<br />

WeatherHawk weather stations offer air and panel temperature, RH, wind speed and direction, rainfall, and irradiance measurements<br />

in an easy-to-install, easy-to-use package. These industrial-grade weather stations are available with a MODBUS protocol<br />

or in a Fat Spaniel compatible configuration.<br />

www.weatherhawk.com<br />

Moxa Americas, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Moxa Americas offers complete industrial embedded<br />

computing solutions for renewable energy applications.<br />

Moxa’s V468 and IA3341I embedded computers<br />

can serve as the central controllers for mapping<br />

and tracking the sun in solar power plants, and data<br />

can be sent back and forth between the tracker<br />

and control center via the EDS-408A and EDS-508A<br />

Ethernet switches. All Moxa products are rugged to<br />

overcome harsh environments, ensuring consistent<br />

operations, even in the most demanding conditions.<br />

www.moxa.com<br />

What’s your power system challenge?<br />

Intelligent Control for Photovoltaics<br />

“ Advanced Energy PV inverter systems are utilizing SEL synchrophasors<br />

for intelligent, safety-critical control.” —Michael Mills-Price, Advanced Energy<br />

P4Q Solar Tracking Controllers<br />

P4Q Suntrack controllers generate 800 MW<br />

of energy daily. Features include connection<br />

via Ethernet or Zigbee, backtracking, tower<br />

auto-configuration, and SCADA compliance.<br />

Their controllers are used in CSP, CPV, and PV<br />

applications.<br />

www.suntrackpro.com<br />

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is teaming with Advanced Energy to use wide-area<br />

synchrophasor measurements to provide innovative, highly effective, autonomous control of<br />

PV sites, resulting in safe, reliable, and cost-effective distributed generation.<br />

Reliably interconnecting PV generation is challenging. SEL works with utilities, system<br />

integrators, distributed generation owners, and inverter manufacturers to apply advanced<br />

synchrophasor technology to address these challenges. Let SEL help you integrate renewable<br />

generation sources. Our solutions include protection, communications, and the experience to<br />

efficiently integrate your distributed generation.<br />

SEL synchrophasor measurement and control technology provides innovative solutions to<br />

solve power system challenges.<br />

The Energy Detective (Energy, <strong>Inc</strong>.)<br />

The Energy Detective (TED) is an electricity monitor<br />

that installs in the breaker panel and provides realtime<br />

data for production and consumption, as well<br />

as a net meter reading.<br />

www.theenergydetective.com<br />

US Digital<br />

US Digital provides the CSP, CPV, and PV industries<br />

with high-accuracy, cost-effective inclinometers and<br />

encoders, supporting solar tracking systems and<br />

other applications. The T7 inclinometer features<br />

0.1° accuracy with 0.01° resolution. The T7 inclinometer<br />

is IP67-rated and is available with RS232,<br />

RS485, and Modbus communication protocols. US<br />

Digital’s vertically integrated design and manufacturing<br />

capabilities allow products to be delivered<br />

with little to no lead time.<br />

www.usdigital.com<br />

Let our synchrophasor team help solve your power system challenge.<br />

Contact us at synchrophasorteam@selinc.com.<br />

www.selinc.com | +1.509.332.1890<br />

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PV DISTRIBUTORS<br />

ONTILITY<br />

Learn solar design and installation through<br />

ONTILITY’s professional solar training. ONTIL-<br />

ITY also offers solar products from their stocking<br />

warehouse at competitive prices. Enjoy<br />

solar business success with their full range of<br />

partner support services, including: engineering<br />

and design consulting; proposal support;<br />

sales and marketing programs; technology<br />

solutions; due diligence and financial support;<br />

lease programs; custom training; and project<br />

consulting. Team with ONTILITY for residential,<br />

commercial, and large-scale solar solutions<br />

as they provide everything from project<br />

training and products to support, services, and<br />

solutions.<br />

www.ontility.com<br />

SunWize Technologies<br />

SunWize is a distributor of solar electric<br />

systems, solar modules, and components<br />

to installers serving the residential and<br />

commercial markets in North America.<br />

They provide customer training workshops<br />

and conferences, webinar technical<br />

programs, solar resources, and<br />

product information on their website.<br />

SunWize’s dealer program includes new<br />

product information and updates, as well<br />

as dedicated technical specialists. They<br />

maintain an extensive inventory in 200,000<br />

square-feet in two major warehouses.<br />

www.sunwize.com<br />

Inovateus Solar<br />

As a solar integrator, Inovateus Solar has partnered<br />

with top solar module and inverter manufacturers to<br />

offer the highest quality, cutting-edge products available.<br />

Specializing in large-scale solar installations<br />

for businesses and universities worldwide, allows<br />

them to offer competitive pricing with flexible financing<br />

options. Owning a system allows customers to<br />

take advantage of incentives, rebates, and feed-in<br />

tariffs to increase their ROI. To gain the benefits of a<br />

renewable energy system without tying up resources,<br />

Inovateus Solar can offer a power purchase agreement<br />

(PPA) financing model, allowing the long-term<br />

benefits of reduced electricity prices and a green image<br />

without the up front costs of ownership.<br />

www.inovateussolar.com<br />

LUMOS Solar<br />

LUMOS Solar designs PV products for solar integrators<br />

at the highest value. Their new LSX frameless module<br />

system provides the most aesthetic solar solution on<br />

the market. Its integrated racking system, low-profile<br />

appeal, and through-bolted connection provides a<br />

new option for integrators while minimizing labor<br />

during installation. Modules come in black, white, and<br />

clear backsheets to be used in multiple applications.<br />

LUMOS Solar also provides traditional framed<br />

modules, racking solutions, and system components.<br />

www.lumossolar.com<br />

Renewable Future Energy<br />

Resources <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Renewable Future Energy Resources are a source<br />

for Day4 Modules, solar racking, inverters, and balance<br />

of systems. Renewable Future Energy’s staff<br />

are all certified, and they have the largest installation<br />

team in western Canada, who travel globally for<br />

installations and training.<br />

www.solarpowernrg.com<br />

SES21 USA – Wholesale Solar Panels<br />

SES21 USA specializes in wholesale solar energy<br />

component sales, and are a US distributor of solar<br />

panels, complete solar PV systems, inverters, and<br />

solar mounting systems to the entire country. From<br />

home solar systems to commercial solar planning<br />

and solar carports, SES 21 USA has the right solution<br />

for solar energy projects.<br />

www.ses21usa.com<br />

Solar Solutions & Distribution, LLC<br />

Solar Solutions & Distribution is a master distributor<br />

of solar equipment. With megawatts in stock, they<br />

ship worldwide, and are a wholesale distributor of<br />

PV modules, mounting systems, as well as BOS and<br />

kits. They cater to electrical distributors, solar integrators,<br />

resellers, roofers, and developers.<br />

www.soldist.com<br />

SolarTown, LLC<br />

SolarTown provides educational resources, design<br />

guidance, and the right solar energy products for<br />

the job so that customers are successful with solar<br />

power. SolarTown offers solar home panels, water<br />

heaters, water pumps, and solar power lights, as<br />

well as solar fridges and ovens.<br />

www.solartown.com<br />

Joyce/Dayton, a premier manufacturer and global<br />

provider of screw jacks and actuators, has been<br />

meeting solar-specific requirements for nearly two<br />

decades. Our products are currently used worldwide<br />

to move large arrays in utility and commercial PV<br />

installations. They are also used to position CPV<br />

and CSP systems for heliostats and solar dishes.<br />

Partner with us to tackle your design challenges.<br />

800-523-5204<br />

www.joycedayton.com<br />

Targray Technology International <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Founded in 1989, Targray Technology is a worldwide<br />

supplier of solar silicon, advanced materials, and consumables<br />

to the solar Industry. Targray offers a full-line<br />

of PV materials and focused solutions, which enable<br />

solar cell and module manufacturers to maximize their<br />

cell and module quality and reliability, while significantly<br />

lowering their manufacturing cost per watt. The<br />

company works with several global partners to bring to<br />

market materials, including: polysilicon; encapsulant;<br />

solar wafers and cells; silver paste; aluminum paste;<br />

sealants; adhesives; and more. Targray is a global company<br />

with operations in over 50 countries.<br />

www.targray.com<br />

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United Electric Supply<br />

United Electric is a full line stocking solar and electrical<br />

distributor. They offer design services for commercial<br />

and residential solar systems. Stocked products<br />

include: solar modules; fused combiner boxes;<br />

inverters; racking structures; flashings; grounding<br />

clips and lugs; PV wire; Tyco and MC4 connectors;<br />

kWH meters; cord grips; cable tray; Soladecks; electrical<br />

and solar meters; tools; preprinted labels; and<br />

thousands of additional items.<br />

www.unitedelectricsolar.com<br />

Pfister Energy<br />

Pfister Energy specializes in the complete turnkey design, procurement, and construction of multiple renewable energy<br />

systems designed for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. As a total solutions provider, Pfister Energy offers<br />

building-integrated alternative energy systems that maximize efficiencies and ROI, including: solar energy (photovoltaics);<br />

daylighting; energy efficiency; solar lighting; solar thermal systems; green roofs; rainwater harvesting; fuel cells; wind turbines;<br />

and geothermal systems. Pfister Energy delivers these onsite energy solutions that will save energy and control costs<br />

with a payback in as little as three years.<br />

www.pfisterenergy.com<br />

The smartest<br />

PV Supports<br />

under the sun<br />

Wiosun USA<br />

Wiosun USA, a subsidiary of Wiosun GmbH, is<br />

bringing solar-related products from around the<br />

world to the US market. They represent the exclusive<br />

B2B distribution and production segment of Solarzentrum<br />

Allgaeu. Wiosun USA offers the German<br />

designed, engineered, and produced combination<br />

PV-thermal solar panel, which addresses most shortcomings<br />

of current solar power technology. Such<br />

shortcomings include high thermal water demand or<br />

decreasing yields with an increase in temperature,<br />

which limits the application spectrum and return on<br />

investment. Wiosun’s product portfolio also includes<br />

PV modules, high-efficiency inverters, and mounting<br />

systems, as well as the PVT combination panel.<br />

www.wiosun.com<br />

PV INSTALLERS<br />

Canadian Solar (USA) <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

CommercialAC, the first three-phase commercial<br />

AC module, integrates sequenced inverter<br />

technology and optimized module for maximum<br />

performance. Built with technology that<br />

eliminates diodes, the rugged inverter is more<br />

reliable and durable than standard micro inverters.<br />

CommercialAC is inherently safe with<br />

no high-voltage DC. It dramatically simplifies<br />

design and installation, reducing the necessity<br />

for highly skilled labor. CommercialAC is covered<br />

by Canadian Solar’s 25-year warranty.<br />

www.canadiansolar.com/en/commercialac<br />

Delta Strut for Rooftop Arrays<br />

integrates solar panel framing and<br />

cable management into ONE welded<br />

wire support. Delta Strut is lightweight,<br />

yet strong enough to withstand 150 mph<br />

winds and extreme snow load conditions.<br />

Look to Legrand for innovative solar panel support systems for your<br />

next project. Each order is specifically designed for your array and sun<br />

angle specifications to eliminate jobsite guesswork. All Legrand solar<br />

support systems require only simple tools for installation to increase<br />

productivity. And all hardware is RoHS compliant so the entire system<br />

qualifies for LEED points.<br />

For more info: www.legrand.us/wire-cable-management/solar-supports<br />

FAS Rack for Ground-Mounted Arrays<br />

features pre-assembled grid tables that<br />

eliminate labor-intensive “stick built”<br />

installations. Patent-pending pier cap<br />

design ensures correct placement of the<br />

grid tables without measuring.<br />

www.legrand.us/cablofil<br />

Phone 800-658-4641<br />

618-566-3230<br />

Fax 618-566-3250<br />

8319 State Route 4<br />

Mascoutah, IL 62258 USA<br />

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SUNworks<br />

Business owners face the many difficulties<br />

of reducing operating costs, supporting<br />

market-specific sustainability programs, and<br />

differentiating themselves in the marketplace.<br />

SUNworks helps mitigate all these challenges<br />

by providing clean, renewable energy through<br />

turnkey solar photovoltaic systems that reduce<br />

costs and improves the image of a brand. They<br />

offer free solar evaluations of an operation.<br />

www.visitsunworks.com<br />

Dovetail Solar and Wind<br />

Dovetail provides solar electric (PV), solar thermal,<br />

and wind systems for new and existing commercial,<br />

residential, farm, and non-profit organizations.<br />

Established in 1995, Dovetail is one of the Midwest<br />

region’s oldest, largest, and experienced design<br />

and installation firms with multiple offices. They<br />

enable organizations and individuals to become<br />

more sustainable while saving money on their utility<br />

costs with safe, reliable, high-quality renewable<br />

energy systems. They’ve installed over 3.1 MW and<br />

210 systems, all built to be clean, safe, low maintenance,<br />

and durable.<br />

www.dovetailsolar.com<br />

Ontario Solar Provider <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Ontario Solar Provider <strong>Inc</strong>. (OSP) is a Toronto-based<br />

solar development and installation company,<br />

specializing in Feed-In Tariff (FIT) rooftop solar<br />

installations and ground-mounted solar farms. The<br />

company’s management has developed and financed<br />

more than 45,000 kW of ground-mounted installations<br />

and constructed over 400 grid-connected<br />

rooftop installations, comprising in excess of 11,000<br />

kW. OSP’s management team has global experience,<br />

and personally owns more than 1,000 kW of rooftop<br />

PV systems. OSP’s directors and management have<br />

worked at various well-known investment, development,<br />

and installation firms.<br />

www.ontariosp.com<br />

TOPPER SUN Energy Technology<br />

Co., Ltd.<br />

TOPPER SUN Energy Technology <strong>Inc</strong>. is a certified<br />

solar module and PV system supplier in Taiwan,<br />

supplying high-quality, competitively priced solar<br />

PV systems. They offer durable solar modules and<br />

PV inverters developed with professional technology<br />

and strict quality control. TOPPER SUN solar<br />

modules have been applied to PV systems and solar<br />

power plants all over the world. They also offer PV<br />

system customization solutions to satisfy individual<br />

customer requirements. Since TOPPER SUN is a<br />

customer-oriented corporation, prompt delivery, high<br />

quality, and customer satisfaction are their main<br />

principles.<br />

www.toppersun-energy.com<br />

PV MANUFACTURERS &<br />

EQUIPMENT<br />

Ambassador Energy, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Ambassador Energy, <strong>Inc</strong>. is a uniquely diverse renewable<br />

energy company, offering solar PV training<br />

by NABCEP certified trainers, NABCEP EL testing, as<br />

well as design and installation of systems throughout<br />

California.<br />

www.ambassadorenergy.com<br />

What Risk?<br />

Volt- and Clamp- meters don’t give you the<br />

whole picture. The PV Analyzer from Solmetric<br />

measures the string’s full I-V curve and compares<br />

it to the expected curve. Verify that your PV<br />

system is functional and delivering optimal results.<br />

Gintech Energy Corporation<br />

Gintech has obtained manufacturing technology to<br />

produce high-quality solar cells, along with its full<br />

process transfer from European and Japanese PV<br />

manufacturers. Gintech plans to continue expanding<br />

its production capacity to achieve greater economies<br />

of scale; by 2011, total annual production<br />

capacity will have reached 1.5 GW.<br />

www.gintechenergy.com<br />

Solmetric<br />

PV Analyzer<br />

Power Partners MasTec, LLC<br />

Power Partners MasTec delivers turnkey solar facilities<br />

solutions. Their internal design engineers focus<br />

on creating a system that’s installer friendly and<br />

meets expected return to investors. Through their<br />

relationships with leading PV panel suppliers, Power<br />

Partners MasTec cost-effectively procure PV panels,<br />

support systems, cabling, and inverters that are<br />

used to build the solar infrastructure. They’re a part<br />

of the MasTec family of companies that deliver reliable<br />

solar power and construction services.<br />

www.powerpartnersllc.com<br />

Solar & AlternativeTechnology<br />

S.A.T. Solar & AlternativeTechnology Corporation is<br />

a solar photovoltaic EPC (development and installation<br />

company), focusing primarily on rooftop and<br />

ground-mounted FIT projects. They have installed<br />

over 1000 projects (with an output capacity of over<br />

100 MW) in Germany, and excel at engineering,<br />

monitoring, and maintaining PV systems. They offer<br />

turnkey solutions, solar kits, as well as roof and land<br />

leasing options.<br />

www.alternativetechnology.ca<br />

Eaton<br />

A global power management company, Eaton<br />

helps manage the power of the sun by connecting<br />

solar power to the grid. Eaton solutions<br />

are engineered to improve reliability and<br />

enhance safety for utility, commercial, and<br />

residential customers. Backed by a century<br />

of experience with electrical power systems,<br />

Eaton’s complete balance of system solutions<br />

includes DC and AC switching and protection,<br />

solar inverters, and energy storage, as well as<br />

design, build, and installation support.<br />

www.eaton.com/solar<br />

• Ideal for commissioning,<br />

auditing and troubleshooting<br />

of PV systems<br />

• Companion Megger ® MIT430<br />

for insulation resistance testing<br />

Expert <strong>Tools</strong>. Better Solar.<br />

www.solmetric.com<br />

Solar Liberty<br />

Solar Liberty is the largest solar electric installer in<br />

New York State. Founded in 2003, the company installs<br />

grid-tied photovoltaic solar energy systems for<br />

government, nonprofit, education, commercial, and<br />

residential customers. Solar Liberty is committed to<br />

creating turnkey renewable energy solutions with<br />

high-quality components.<br />

www.solarliberty.com<br />

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First Solar, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

First Solar is one of the world’s largest<br />

manufacturer of thin-film PV solar<br />

modules, and a premier provider of comprehensive<br />

PV solar systems. First Solar<br />

is a world-class company with a proven<br />

track record for delivering the industry’s<br />

most competitive prices. Designed and<br />

produced in the USA, First Solar has<br />

set the benchmark for environmentally<br />

responsible product lifecycle management<br />

with the industry’s first pre-funded<br />

collection and recycling program for<br />

solar modules.<br />

www.firstsolar.com<br />

Fronius USA, LLC<br />

Fronius has been researching new technologies<br />

for converting electrical energy<br />

since 1945. Along with their Solar<br />

Electronics division, Fronius is also well<br />

known for its battery charging systems<br />

and welding technology. High-quality<br />

products and services, such as the Fronius<br />

IG Plus and CL inverter series, as well<br />

as the unique Fronius Service Program,<br />

make the Fronius Solar Electronics division<br />

a model of sustainability.<br />

www.fronius-usa.com<br />

Hukseflux USA<br />

The new DR02 Pyrheliometer and SR03 Pyranometer sensor models<br />

from Hukseflux (for DNI, GHI, POA, and Diffuse solar irradiance<br />

measurement) represent the next evolutionary step in thermopile<br />

solar sensing technology. Unlike competing ISO-9060 solar sensor<br />

models, which are slow and limited by comparison in response<br />

time, the latest DR02/SR03 sensor models feature a blistering onesecond<br />

(95%) response time, enabling PV and CPV performance<br />

monitoring that’s synchronous and well correlated to the real-time<br />

solar resource. Also well suited for solar thermal and routine<br />

meteorological measurement applications, additional DR02/SR03<br />

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Lumin Solar<br />

Lumin Solar is a Canadian-owned premier<br />

manufacturer of high-quality, high-efficiency<br />

PV modules that meet the Ontario FIT Domestic<br />

Content requirements. Located in Ontario,<br />

the facility manufactures Lumin Solar modules,<br />

and is now also a certified manufacturer<br />

of LDK Solar Modules, which provide solar<br />

solutions for use in on-grid and off-grid applications.<br />

Having amassed over 30 years of experience<br />

in manufacturing, Lumin Solar’s focus<br />

is on being the best in its class, emphasizing<br />

quality and customer service, while helping<br />

bring a greener vision to Ontario.<br />

www.luminsolar.com<br />

Morningstar Corporation<br />

Morningstar Corporation is a supplier of<br />

photovoltaic controllers and inverters using advanced<br />

technology. Their controllers have set<br />

new standards in the industry for quality, high<br />

reliability, and extended battery life. Selling<br />

over two million controllers worldwide, Morningstar<br />

Corporation’s advanced SunSaver and<br />

TriStar Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)<br />

controllers, with TrakStar technology, maximize<br />

the energy harvest from the solar into the batteries,<br />

while lowering overall system costs.<br />

www.morningstarcorp.com<br />

Solar Frontier<br />

Solar Frontier’s mission is to create the most<br />

economical, ecological solar energy solutions<br />

on earth of the largest scale. Their proprietary<br />

CIS technology (for key ingredients copper,<br />

indium, and selenium) combines compelling<br />

economics and energy conversion efficiency<br />

today, with greater potential for tomorrow.<br />

Their new 900 MW production plant in Japan<br />

offers the world’s largest CIS factory, enabling<br />

the company to meet demand for a new standard<br />

in affordable solar panel performance.<br />

www.solar-frontier.com<br />

Upsolar<br />

Upsolar produces high-quality PV modules<br />

through its “Excellence at Each Step” approach<br />

to manufacturing. The company’s<br />

R&D capabilities and meticulous production<br />

processes enable Upsolar to provide the best<br />

available price/quality ratio. Through flexible<br />

manufacturing platforms, Upsolar integrates<br />

new technologies and multiple levels of innovation<br />

as they come to market. Backed by<br />

warranties and insurance programs, Upsolar<br />

guarantees its customers are making reliable<br />

PV investments.<br />

www.upsolar.com<br />

2BG S.r.l.<br />

With 15 years of experience, 2BG offers equipment<br />

for crystalline module production—following<br />

customers from initial consultancy for a project, to<br />

assistance in module production and certification.<br />

They offer a well-established engineering team for<br />

customized solutions, including a mechanical division<br />

for producing components and an R&D laboratory.<br />

2BG provides installations worldwide.<br />

www.2bg.it<br />

Air Liquide Electronics U.S. LP<br />

Present in more than 70 countries, Air Liquide provides<br />

industrial and medial gases and related services.<br />

The Group offers innovative solutions based on<br />

constantly enhanced technologies. Air Liquide Electronics<br />

supplies the global high-tech industries, such<br />

as semiconductor and photovoltaic, by offering ultra<br />

pure and specialty gases, chemicals, and advanced<br />

precursors, as well as providing specialized gas and<br />

chemical management services. Through its division,<br />

Balazs Analytical Services, Air Liquide Electronics<br />

also provides analytical and laboratory services.<br />

www.us.airliquide.com<br />

Annealsys<br />

Annealsys manufactures Rapid Thermal Processing<br />

(RTP) and Chemical Vapor Deposition equipment<br />

for R&D and production. RTP systems are available<br />

from two to eight inches. Cold wall chamber,<br />

high-temperature, and high-vacuum capability are<br />

the main features, with special configurations for<br />

selenization and sulfurization processes. MOCVD<br />

and spray pyrolysis systems dedicated to oxide and<br />

metal deposition are available from two inches up<br />

to 200 mm. LPCVD furnaces for R&D. Annealsys<br />

provides worldwide sales and service.<br />

www.annealsys.com<br />

Applied Energy Systems, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Applied Energy Systems, <strong>Inc</strong>. is a 43 year-old corporation<br />

that specializes in the design, manufacture, testing,<br />

and installation of ultra-high purity gas source and<br />

distribution systems for the solar and PV industries.<br />

Equipment start-up and system validation services, as<br />

well as high-purity process piping are available.<br />

www.appliedenergysystems.com<br />

AU Optronics<br />

AUO’s pioneering technology and comprehensive<br />

product line positions AUO as a frontrunner in the<br />

global TFT-LCD industry. AUO AC Unison is a new<br />

breakthrough in solar photovoltaic technology. AUO<br />

combines its premium PV module with reliable microinverter<br />

technology to maximize PV benefits for<br />

installers and end users. The integrated microinverter<br />

converts module DC to grid compliant AC at each module.<br />

This increases system performance by up to 25%,<br />

reduces shading losses, and makes PV safer to install<br />

and own. AUO AC Unison is installed, monitored, and<br />

maintained with ease. AUO AC Unison is manufactured<br />

under AUO’s strict quality control standards and<br />

designed for 25 years of efficient production.<br />

www.auosolar.com<br />

Auxin Solar<br />

Auxin Solar is a California-based module manufacturer.<br />

Their PV modules offer a power range from<br />

150 W to 285 W, and are UL and CEC Listed.<br />

www.auxinsolar.com<br />

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BIG SUN Energy Technology <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

BIG SUN Technology <strong>Inc</strong>. is a certified solar cell manufacturer<br />

in Taiwan, supplying high-efficiency solar cells,<br />

including mono-crystalline and multi-crystalline solar<br />

cells with a competitive price. They provide professional<br />

technology and strict quality control, so their quality is<br />

guaranteed. In addition, they offer solar cell customization<br />

solution to satisfy customer requirements. BIG<br />

SUN Solar Cell has been applied to solar modules, PV<br />

system, and even solar power plants globally. Since BIG<br />

SUN is a customer-oriented corporate, prompt delivery,<br />

high quality, and customer satisfaction are their main<br />

principles.<br />

www.bigsun-energy.com<br />

Dark Field Technologies<br />

Dark Field’s unique, ground-breaking technology sets it apart.<br />

Their systems utilize specially built lasers and cameras for<br />

unequaled detection performance. In addition, Dark Field<br />

systems are the easiest to install, requiring no maintenance.<br />

Only Dark Field systems are self-aligning and 100% solid<br />

state, all this while consuming 10 times less power than<br />

competitive systems. Systems inspect solar PV panels at a<br />

resolution of four times smaller than a human hair. System<br />

speeds of 1.6 billion pictures (pixels) per second are captured<br />

and analyzed in 128 levels of gray. Systems measure critical<br />

solar panel features including scribe lines and detect defects<br />

at line speeds to 30 m/min.<br />

www.darkfield.com<br />

centrotherm photovoltaics AG<br />

centrotherm photovoltaics AG is a global technology<br />

and equipment provider to the PV industry. Across the<br />

entire value chain, they provide equipment for polysilicon,<br />

ingot, and wafer production to turnkey production<br />

lines for crystalline solar cell and module, as well as<br />

CIGS thin-film module manufacturing and the planning<br />

of complete photovoltaic systems.<br />

www.centrotherm.de<br />

Despatch Industries<br />

Despatch Industries is a provider of thermal and processing<br />

equipment for advanced photovoltaic production, including<br />

their best-selling metallization firing furnace. Combining<br />

Despatch expertise with that of solar manufacturers inspires<br />

flexible, next-generation technology that integrates seamlessly<br />

into production lines. Industry leaders rely on Despatch<br />

equipment for maximum cell efficiency, increased uptime, and<br />

reduced operating costs.<br />

www.despatch.com<br />

Commonwealth Laminating &<br />

Coating, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Commonwealth Laminating & Coating, <strong>Inc</strong>. (CLC) PV<br />

barrier films provide robust dielectric performance<br />

and weatherability, as well as strong interlayer and<br />

encapsulant adhesion. Offering innovative solutions<br />

that reduce cost and improve performance, such as<br />

fluoropolymer, all-PET, and other proprietary, and custom<br />

constructions that adapt to the industry’s rapidly changing<br />

needs.<br />

www.commonwealthlaminating.com<br />

ecoSolargy<br />

ecoSolargy is a provider of solar energy solutions. As a vertically<br />

integrated manufacturer, ecoSolargy provides a full<br />

line of PV products and solutions. ecoSolargy’s focus is on<br />

developing relationships with integrators, developers, and<br />

system component manufactures. They’ve found their success<br />

is due to assisting customers throughout their solar project,<br />

helping to bring solar projects to life. With new product innovations,<br />

ecoSolargy has scheduled a January 2012 launch of<br />

their new high-efficiency black-on-black modules using nano<br />

technology, which are leading the way to improving the mesh<br />

between aesthetics and performance.<br />

www.ecosolargy.com<br />

COTEK Electronic Ind., Co. Ltd.<br />

COTEK is now introducing Pure Sine-Wave inverterchargers,<br />

a 5 kW PV inverter, a 3 kW wind controller<br />

and more. Their ISO factories have been supplying<br />

OEM/ODM customers for 25 years, and COTEK is recognized<br />

globally as a manufacturer of Pure Sine Wave<br />

Inverters. The COTEK brand is currently being expanded<br />

throughout North America and Europe.<br />

www.cotek.ca<br />

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ET Solar Energy Ltd.<br />

ET Solar is a solar power one-stop solution<br />

provider. As a vertically integrated solar equipment<br />

provider, with a local presence throughout Europe,<br />

North America and, Asia, ET Solar integrated<br />

manufacturing capacity includes: silicon ingot;<br />

wafer; cell; module; and a variety of BoS component<br />

products. In addition to the broad product suite, they<br />

also offer high-quality and cost-efficient turnkey<br />

system solutions and services to specialized PV<br />

investors. Over the past years, their products were<br />

used in a large number of residential, commercial,<br />

and utility-scale PV projects around the world,<br />

demonstrating strong performance in these projects.<br />

ET Solar’s fast growth trajectory demonstrates their<br />

commitment to be a significant contributor to the<br />

industry’s future growth.<br />

www.etsolar.com<br />

Gemu Valves<br />

CleanStar SmartLine Gem offers a high-quality,<br />

metal-free valve that reliably ensures the quality<br />

of a process at low cost. Applications include: wet<br />

process equipment; dosing/mixing systems; media<br />

supply and disposal systems; water treatment; and<br />

water supply/disposal systems. CleanStar Smart-<br />

Line Advantages include: flexible mounting system<br />

with slotted holes; flare connection compatibility;<br />

PTFE diaphragm; improved flow characteristics; optional<br />

flow direction; and minimal deadlegs.<br />

www.gemu.com<br />

HUBER+SUHNER<br />

HUBER+SUHNER RADOX Solar Junction Boxes<br />

for module manufacturers are certified globally.<br />

HUBER+SUHNER offers a wide range of standard<br />

and custom-made connectivity systems for solar<br />

module manufacturers. They are a global manufacturer<br />

with a strong legacy of performance amongst<br />

other manufacturers of high-performance modules,<br />

especially with their models HA3 and RH3 junction<br />

boxes. Both systems stand out due to low forward<br />

voltage drop-through, excellent contacting (welding<br />

or soldering) of all components, connectors with<br />

lamella spring contacts, and the overall balance of<br />

the system. These boxes are characterized by minimal<br />

handling and assembly time, and are suitable<br />

for automation, as well as for manual installation.<br />

An increased service life is ensured due to complete<br />

sealing and improved heat dissipation.<br />

www.hubersuhner.com<br />

LayTec in-line GmbH<br />

LayTec is a German company that develops and<br />

manufactures in-line metrology systems. The advanced<br />

in-line metrology is especially designed and<br />

optimized for large-area deposition techniques, such<br />

as amorphous, polycrystalline, and organic thinfilms.<br />

The properties and thickness of all thin-film<br />

PV layers TCO, absorber, and buffer layers can be<br />

detected. LayTec’s optical in-line metrology finds its<br />

applications in a wide range of thin-film processes<br />

depositing nano-scaled anorganic or organic layers<br />

on smooth or textured substrates.<br />

www.laytec.de<br />

FLEXcon<br />

FLEXcon offers a comprehensive line of backsheet<br />

products, namely, FLEXcon multiGUARD. The<br />

backsheet line of products comprises of a variety<br />

of fluoropolymer (Tedlar and Kynar), EVA, and PETbased<br />

laminated constructions. Designed to meet<br />

the 25-year life expectancy of solar modules, they<br />

have the industry recognized standards and regulations<br />

required. Custom backsheet solutions are also<br />

available.<br />

www.flexcon.com/pv<br />

FlexLink Systems, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

For over 30 years, FlexLink has provided production<br />

logistics solutions to worldwide assembly and manufacturing<br />

industries. FlexLink provides components,<br />

functional modules, turnkey systems, and service<br />

support to its customers in more than 60 countries.<br />

Based on a deep knowledge of material and information<br />

flow management solutions in the solar<br />

industry, FlexLink knows how to leverage efficiency<br />

in production and provide gentle and clean handling<br />

of cells, modules, and inverters.<br />

www.flexlink.com<br />

GreenTow<br />

With their electrical and mechanical engineers,<br />

GreenTow continues to produce some of the most<br />

efficient, functional, mobile solar trailers, providing<br />

clean and quiet “green” power. Because GreenTow<br />

designs and builds their trailers from the ground-up,<br />

they offer custom configurations and designs that<br />

are easy to operate, making GreenTow trailers as<br />

friendly and diverse as the applications for which<br />

they are used. Whatever the mobile, clean-power<br />

needs are, GreenTow has the solution.<br />

www.greentow.com<br />

Helios Solar Works<br />

Helios Solar Works manufactures high-performance<br />

mono-crystalline solar modules for use in solar<br />

electric systems. Headquartered in Wisconsin, they<br />

source from American suppliers whenever possible<br />

to ensure high performance, high quality, and ontime<br />

delivery. Their modules are tested to CEC, IEC,<br />

FSEC, TUV, and UL standards, and their advanced<br />

manufacturing facility is also ISO:9001 compliant.<br />

www.heliossolarworks.com<br />

Jetion Solar (US) Corporation<br />

Jetion Solar offers mono (170 W to 305 W) and<br />

poly (200 W to 280 W) PV solar modules to meet<br />

all kinds of requirements and applications while<br />

optimized to deliver the highest possible yield.<br />

This is a product line that not only meets current<br />

industry standards, but also continues to offer the<br />

market new innovations. The product line’s energy<br />

efficiency is much higher than the industry average.<br />

Jetion Solar offers ongoing new methods, patents,<br />

and multiple-tested and proven PV solutions.<br />

www.jetionsolarus.com<br />

k-Space Associates, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

k-Space announces their kSA BandiT PV, in-line<br />

PV process monitoring system. This new system<br />

directly measures key parameters, such as surface<br />

roughness, layer thickness, optical band gap, temperature,<br />

and other thin-film properties critical to PV<br />

device performance. Modular designs and flexible<br />

geometries allow for rapid measurement at multiple<br />

locations across either glass panel or flexible<br />

substrate processing lines to maximize yield and<br />

throughput.<br />

www.k-space.com<br />

LDK Solar Tech USA<br />

LDK Solar is a vertically integrated producer of crystalline<br />

solar PV products. LDK Solar produces a full<br />

line of mono and polycrystalline modules for residential,<br />

commercial, industrial, utility, and off-grid<br />

markets. LDK Solar’s depth and strength in photovoltaics<br />

is the result of its ownership at each stage<br />

of the manufacturing process. This control enables<br />

continuous innovation to reduce costs, improve efficiency,<br />

and sustain high quality year over year.<br />

www.ldksolar.com<br />

MAGE SOLAR Projects, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

MAGE SOLAR USA specializes in complete solar<br />

solutions, providing high-quality modules, intelligent<br />

mounting systems, top-performing brand-name<br />

inverters, as well as technical design and marketing<br />

assistance. MAGE SOLAR features exceptional<br />

guarantees and warranties with the 5, 10, 12, 30<br />

benefit package: +5 watt tolerances, 10-year product<br />

warranty, 12-year 90% power guarantee, and<br />

30-year 80% power guarantee. MAGE SOLAR is a<br />

complete system solution provider.<br />

www.magesolar.com<br />

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Muhlbauer, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Muhlbauer offers reel-to-reel equipment for the<br />

production of flexible solar cells and panels. The<br />

lightweight and rollable design of flexible solar<br />

panels allows a far better integration into buildings<br />

and enables quick and easy installation. Further application<br />

areas include portable and mobile goods<br />

in transportation, consumer electronics, as well as<br />

outdoor products.<br />

www.muhlbauer.com<br />

Mustang Solar <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Mustang Solar designs and manufactures semicustom<br />

thin-film deposition solutions for flexible<br />

and ridged substrates deposited by physical vapor<br />

deposition (PV, PVD, PE-PVD), or sputtering (by either<br />

DC, RF, AC, or pulsed DC power and evaporation).<br />

They offer front contact TCO (eg. ZnO Window<br />

Layer CdS Absorber), as well as CIGS back contact.<br />

In terms of molybdenum experience, they bring 25<br />

years of thin-film deposition experience—both lab<br />

and production—to the solar industry. Mustang<br />

builds true production tools that have been designed<br />

specifically for high-speed volume manufacturing of<br />

thin-film coatings optimized for the deposition of PV<br />

materials.<br />

www.mustangsolar.com<br />

Pyromaitre<br />

Pyromaitre provides the solar industry with patented<br />

lamination systems for flexible amourphous silicon<br />

PV laminates. The PYRO - DOUCET compact layout<br />

with unique features greatly increases quality,<br />

minimizes work in process and human effort, while<br />

saving floor space. The proposed solution features<br />

multiple, dual-function (heating/cooling), independent<br />

treatment chambers. Each treatment chamber<br />

delivers consistent, repeatable heat transfer rates<br />

in a minimum of time under constant vacuum conditions<br />

(without vacuum interruption through the<br />

whole process). A semi-automatic laminate preparation,<br />

dispenser, layup table, IC cell pick and place,<br />

plus load/unload system assist a minimum of operators<br />

produce laminates up to nine meters long.<br />

www.pyromaitre.com<br />

Quick Cable Canada Ltd.<br />

Quick Cable are experts at getting companies to the<br />

grid or to a battery storage system. They carry everything<br />

from PV connectors and lugs to PV, battery,<br />

and welding cables to storage boxes, trays, heat<br />

shrink, and tools. OEM’s, larger service contractors,<br />

or anyone requiring fabricated cables in the field,<br />

or purchasing pre-manufactured cables, can benefit<br />

from Quick Cables manufacturing capabilities.<br />

www.quickcable.com<br />

SALES OFFICE<br />

Kipp & Zonen USA <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

125 Wilbur Place<br />

Bohemia NY 11716<br />

USA<br />

Rodney Esposito<br />

T: +1 (0) 631 589 2065 ext. 338<br />

F: +1 (0) 631 589 2068<br />

M: +1 (0) 631 786 1 558<br />

rodney.esposito@kippzonen.com<br />

www.kippzonen.com<br />

POWERCOM CO., LTD<br />

POWERCOM is one of the few companies globally<br />

that can produce both PV inverters and solar panels.<br />

They’re also the only company that owns a complete<br />

vertical integration manufacturing, and can provide<br />

an extra 20% profit for customers every year. With<br />

professional quality control on solar panel, they<br />

provide some of the most efficient power generation,<br />

allowing a power plant or house roof to earn a<br />

380%+ profit in just 20 years. POWERCOM’s power<br />

plant in Thailand (5 MW) and Taiwan (0.49 MW) are<br />

the best examples.<br />

www.pcmups.com.tw<br />

Sainty Solar, Sainty International<br />

Group<br />

Sainty Solar guaranties 0~+5W power tolerance for<br />

each module. Their modules can withstand wind up<br />

to 220km/h or snow up to 550kg/m 2 . In-line Electroluminescence<br />

(EL) testing of each panel ensures no<br />

micro-cracks or mismatch on cell. Ammonia endurance<br />

test was carried out under 70° C, 70% relative<br />

humidity, and 750 ppm NH3 density for 1500 hours.<br />

Aging test under 85° and 80% relative humidity for<br />

at least 1500 hours guarantees a low-power degradation<br />

for 25 years.<br />

www.saintysolar.com<br />

Accurately Monitoring the Performance<br />

of your Solar Energy System<br />

To maximize the effectiveness of your solar energy system, you need to know how<br />

it is performing. A Kipp & Zonen pyranometer accurately measures the solar<br />

radiation available to your system in real time. Comparing this with the power<br />

generated allows you to calculate the efficiency of the system. A drop in efficiency<br />

indicates the need for cleaning, ageing or a fault, allowing you to schedule<br />

preventive maintenance and to monitor your return on investment.<br />

Make that difference and contact Kipp & Zonen for the solutions available.<br />

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT,<br />

TESTING<br />

SENTECH Instruments GmbH<br />

SENTECH has 20 years of experience equipping<br />

production lines for photovoltaics with metrology<br />

tools. The analysis of thin layers and layer stacks is<br />

essential for obtaining maximum efficiency and a<br />

homogeneous appearance of solar cells. SENTECH<br />

laser and spectroscopic ellipsometers are especially<br />

designed to meet the requirements of R&D and<br />

quality control in the PV industry. Their anti-reflective<br />

coatings, passivation layers, TCO, and absorber<br />

films can be characterized.<br />

www.sentech.de<br />

Spire Corporation<br />

Spire Corp. is a global solar company providing<br />

turnkey solar factories, PV manufacturing equipment,<br />

installed PV systems, and critical related services.<br />

Embedded in their equipment and turnkey lines are<br />

process recipes that allow customers to achieve the<br />

highest levels of factory efficiency, yield, and output.<br />

Spire’s equipment is used by over 300 companies in<br />

50 countries worldwide.<br />

www.spirecorp.com<br />

Unirac<br />

Unirac is a North American provider of solar infrastructure<br />

solutions. Unirac serves customers in the<br />

utility, commercial, and residential markets with a<br />

full line of products. Unirac’s module-agnostic SolarMount-(E)volution,<br />

has redefined what residential<br />

mounting systems offer distributors and installers,<br />

with its installer-inspired design, more intuitive attachments,<br />

and a future-proof approach to engineering<br />

excellence that makes it easy to support future<br />

codes and standards.<br />

www.unirac.com<br />

Alpha-Omega Power<br />

Technologies, LLC<br />

Alpha-Omega Power Technologies (AOPT) has developed<br />

a line of pulsed concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar<br />

simulators, based on its experience with pulsed, highvoltage<br />

flash lamp systems, as well as its patented highspeed,<br />

high-power load. If a 1 sun, large area pulsed<br />

solar simulator (LAPSS) system or a high-intensity pulsed<br />

solar simulator (HIPSS) system is required, AOPT has it.<br />

They also offer CPV testers. AOPT has a broad spectrum<br />

of engineering disciplines, ranging from high-voltage<br />

pulsed power to industrial controls and electronics.<br />

www.alphaomegapt.com<br />

Solarland USA Corporation<br />

Solarland offers a wide array of solar products and<br />

solutions, including: mono and poly crystalline panels;<br />

portable solar kits; solar Powerpack LED lighting<br />

kits; controllers; mounts; as well as various cables<br />

and connectors. Solarland specializes with off-grid<br />

solar, and their latest range of Solar Powerbanks offer<br />

complete off-grid solutions for remote locations.<br />

www.solarlandusa.com<br />

Solar Solutions International, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Solar Solutions International Offers Level One—a<br />

full line of solar racking products manufactured<br />

exclusively in the United States. LevelOne Solar<br />

Racking Systems provide flexible, cost-effective<br />

solutions for roof-mount, commercial ground-mount,<br />

and parking structure applications. LevelOne racking<br />

is durable and easy to install, and has been<br />

engineered to provide each installer with a solution<br />

that fits their specific application. With specialized<br />

profiles and components, even the most challenging<br />

solar installations are made easier. Plus, LevelOne<br />

is committed to its customers’ projects with fast<br />

product delivery and professional service.<br />

www.levelonesolar.com<br />

Sonali Solar<br />

Sonali Solar produces competitively priced PV<br />

modules without compromising on quality. They’ve<br />

added a brand new, 25 MW manufacturing line to<br />

their plant that includes a first-of-its-kind electroluminescence<br />

tester in India. This allows them to find<br />

the types of micro-cracks that most manufacturers<br />

are incapable of detecting, leading to improved<br />

product quality and reliability.<br />

www.sonalisolar.com<br />

Suniva, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Suniva manufactures high-efficiency crystalline<br />

silicon solar cells and high-power solar modules<br />

using patented, low-cost techniques. Led by<br />

an internationally regarded team of business<br />

executives and PV scientists, Suniva leverages<br />

exclusive licenses to critical patents and patentpending<br />

intellectual property developed at the<br />

Georgia Institute of Technology’s University Center<br />

of Excellence for Photovoltaic Research, which is<br />

funded by the Department of Energy. Suniva sells its<br />

advanced solar cells and modules worldwide, and is<br />

dedicated to making solar generated electricity cost<br />

competitive with fossil fuels.<br />

www.suniva.com<br />

TecHarmonic, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

California-based TecHarmonic provides exhaust gas<br />

abatement solutions for treatment of toxic, pyrophoric,<br />

and corrosive gases. Products include the highflow<br />

capacity Hercules thermal/wet systems used<br />

for crystalline and thin-film solar processes, water<br />

scrubber systems, and high-capacity dry media<br />

scrubber systems suitable for CIGS and ion implant<br />

applications.<br />

www.techarmonic.com<br />

Vikram Solar Pvt Limited<br />

Vikram Solar is a global provider of PV solar modules<br />

and EPC solutions. Headquartered in India, with<br />

offices across the globe, they have a high level of<br />

expertise in manufacturing, designing, and delivery<br />

of solar modules and power generating facilities.<br />

Their PV solar modules are certified: TUV (IEC 61215<br />

and IEC 61730); UL 1703; MCS; CEC; and MNRE<br />

(Government of India).<br />

www.vikramsolar.com<br />

PV MODULE INSPECTION<br />

Schenk Vision<br />

The Schenk SolarInspect series fulfills the special<br />

requirements throughout the production of thin-film<br />

solar modules. These turnkey vision systems offer<br />

reliable quality control for the entire running production<br />

process, including: incoming bare glass coated<br />

glass; TCO, molybden layer deposition; structuring/<br />

laser scribing chemical steps; and edge-deletion<br />

back glass finished modules. In addition, continuous<br />

monitoring of the production process allows<br />

timely corrective action to be taken when process<br />

deviations appear. With the technology series SolarMeasure,<br />

Schenk has complemented its product<br />

range with precise and reliable measurement solutions<br />

that focus on the physical characteristics of<br />

solar modules. These innovative developments are<br />

available as stand-alone systems, such as the Electrical<br />

Insulation Tester, or as options integrated into<br />

SolarInspect systems (e.g. Layer Thickness Monitoring<br />

or the Microscope Review Station).<br />

www.drschenk.com<br />

cyberTECHNOLOGIES<br />

cyberTECHNOLOGIES is a provider of high-resolution<br />

3D Optical Metrology Systems for non-destructive<br />

process control of film thickness, surface topography,<br />

and quality inspection of solar cells and many<br />

other devices. Their systems reliably measure on the<br />

surface of anti-reflective, absorbent, highly reflective,<br />

and soft or transparent materials with highresolution—even<br />

over large areas of interest.<br />

www.cybertechnologies.com<br />

Desert Silicon LLC<br />

Desert Silicon, LLC is a supplier of materials and services<br />

used by the solar and semiconductor industry in the manufacturing<br />

of integrated circuits and discrete components.<br />

They provide: silicon wafers; silicon wafer processing<br />

services; spin-on dopants; spin-on glass; P-640 phosphorous<br />

doped glass; and B-1200 boron doped glass.<br />

www.desertsilicon.com<br />

Energy Exemplar LLC<br />

Energy Exemplar is the developer of power-market<br />

simulation software called PLEXOS for Power Systems.<br />

PLEXOS is a successful, fundamental power-market<br />

simulation product used for power-market modeling<br />

and simulation and analysis. Features of PLEXOS include:<br />

price forecasting; power-market simulation and<br />

analysis; detailed operational planning and optimization;<br />

trading decision support; and strategic modeling.<br />

www.energyexemplar.com<br />

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SOLAR PV<br />

ROBOTICS<br />

Green Sun Rising <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Green Sun Rising <strong>Inc</strong>. is an Ontario-based solar company<br />

offering complete turnkey solar solutions. They<br />

design and implement solar PV and solar thermal<br />

systems for residential, commercial, and industrial<br />

size projects. Established in 2008, Green Sun Rising<br />

installed and commissioned some of the first solar<br />

photovoltaic systems under the OPAs microFIT program.<br />

Their solar mounting (Mounts4solar) and solar<br />

tracking systems (Tracker4solar) are manufactured<br />

locally, and all of their PV products comply with<br />

the Ontario domestic content rule. Their newest<br />

product, the solar pergola, can serve as a solid cover<br />

to provide shade for a patio or as a carport, while<br />

producing clean electricity and generating revenue.<br />

For electric vehicle owners, they also offer an integrated<br />

electric charging station.<br />

www.greensunrising.com<br />

Sunelco Solar<br />

Sunelco’s experienced technicians have been designing<br />

and selling renewable energy systems since<br />

1985. Whether connected to the grid or for a remote<br />

property, Sunelco can design a solar energy system<br />

specific to a customer’s needs. The Sunelco Planning<br />

Guide and Products Catalog is full of helpful design<br />

and planning information.<br />

www.sunelco.com<br />

Reis Robotics<br />

With over 1000 module lines installed worldwide,<br />

Reis Robotics provides turnkey integration of PV<br />

module manufacturing lines. Reis offers some of<br />

the most advanced design and project services and<br />

support available. From line layout in a customer’s<br />

factory space, to handing off a fully operating line to<br />

trained staff, Reis Robotics can maximize an investment<br />

while minimizing risks.<br />

www.reisroboticsusa.com<br />

Staubli Corporation<br />

The TX200PV robots, consisting of TX200PV and<br />

TX200PVL models, are suited for a range of applications<br />

within c-Si and thin film production, including:<br />

loading/unloading; cutting; measuring; as well as<br />

sorting and packing of ingots, bricks, wafers, cells,<br />

and modules. They offer particular advantages<br />

in wafer handling, both before and after the wet<br />

bench, as they’re specifically designed for use in<br />

clean environments.<br />

www.staubli.com<br />

Every Vision Should be Supported<br />

Powell Energy and Solar<br />

Powell Energy and Solar is a respected solar EPC<br />

(Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company<br />

operating in New Jersey. They sell, design, and<br />

install solar systems for residential and commercial<br />

buildings. They’re also a PPA provider and operate a<br />

number of systems on various properties throughout<br />

the state. In addition, they are energy consultants,<br />

BPI certified and NJ State certified energy auditors,<br />

capable of a full line of energy testing and efficiency<br />

retro-fit work.<br />

www.powellenergyandsolar.com<br />

With Exceptional Frame Work<br />

Sun City Solar Energy, LLC<br />

Solar specialists since 1983, with offices throughout<br />

the US, Sun City Solar Energy provides commercial<br />

and residential solar power, solar hot water heating<br />

systems, solar pool heaters, as well as solar<br />

heating.<br />

www.suncityenergy.com<br />

Roll forming is used to make a<br />

variety of parts for the mounting<br />

and racking industry including<br />

purlins, complex hat sections and<br />

mounting posts for industrial<br />

ground applications.<br />

STRONG. DURABLE. COST-EFFECTIVE.<br />

These are the characteristics you need in solar panel mounting<br />

systems — and Roll Forming Corporation can deliver like no one<br />

else in the industry. As part of the world’s largest custom roll<br />

forming group, with 11 affiliate companies in 10 countries, we<br />

leverage the very latest technologies and innovations from around<br />

the world to transform your unique vision into reality.<br />

Roll Forming Corporation has all the capabilities to deliver above<br />

and beyond your expectations.<br />

sales@RFCorp.com I www.RFCorp.com I (502) 633-4435.<br />

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SAFETY<br />

SOLAR ASSESSMENT &<br />

FORECASTING<br />

SOLAR COLLECTORS | INVERTERS<br />

Garlock Safety Systems<br />

Since designing the original “no holes” fall protection<br />

guardrail, Garlock Safety Systems has led the<br />

industry in manufacturing easy-to-use and affordable<br />

safety devices. Their product line continues to<br />

grow, along with their line of accessories, options,<br />

and available finishes. Their products are OSHA-accepted<br />

and manufactured to strict quality standards.<br />

Products include: rooftop perimeter guard rails; skylight<br />

and roof hatch protection; and twin-man and<br />

multi-man fall arrest/restraint systems.<br />

www.railguard.net<br />

SOFTWARE<br />

Clean Power Finance<br />

Clean Power Finance’s online solar sales<br />

solution, CPF <strong>Tools</strong>, provides installers, manufacturers,<br />

and distributors with financing options<br />

and comprehensive tools for designing<br />

systems, developing proposals, and closing<br />

residential solar sales. CPF <strong>Tools</strong> supports the<br />

business processes of more than a third of all<br />

national solar companies, and represents the<br />

industry’s most comprehensive and precise<br />

software connecting installation, design,<br />

sales, and financing.<br />

www.cleanpowerfinance.com
<br />

Turquoise <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Turquoise provides profitability assessments by<br />

combining the three key ingredients of a successful<br />

solar investment: accurate insolation estimates,<br />

optimized PV design, and a sound financial analysis.<br />

Their products are designed to help installers prepare<br />

winning quotes and increase sales. They help<br />

developers maximize project revenues, while controlling<br />

the risk. No matter where a project site is,<br />

Turquoise’s products help convert watts to dollars.<br />

www.turquoisesolar.com<br />

SOLAR COATING<br />

Almeco-TiNOX GmbH<br />

ALMECO-TiNOX GmbH, part of the ALMECO Group,<br />

is committed to the manufacture of highly selective<br />

absorber surfaces for heat generation and high-reflectance<br />

surfaces for the production of solar energy<br />

concentration systems.<br />

www.almeco-tinox.com<br />

Process Materials, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Process Materials manufactures materials used in<br />

thin-film coatings in planar and cylindrical target<br />

form, including backing plates and bonding services.<br />

www.processmaterials.com<br />

Advanced Energy<br />

Advanced Energy offers inverters and energy<br />

management solutions. The company’s Solaron<br />

and PV Powered inverters enable utility-scale,<br />

commercial, and residential solar project stakeholders<br />

to maximize the lifetime value of their<br />

power plants by providing innovative, reliable,<br />

and easy-to-install PV inverter solutions.<br />

www.advanced-energy.com/solarenergy<br />

Crown Technical Systems<br />

Crown expands its pre-fabricated enclosure<br />

line with the Solar Connection inverter Dock,<br />

or SCiD. Designed to match the unique specifications<br />

of any inverter on the market, the SCiD<br />

boasts an innovative modular design, which<br />

is offered in three models: SCiD Platform optimized<br />

for outdoor use; SCiD Enclosure fully<br />

enclosed NEMA3R enclosure; and SCiD Hybrid<br />

with provisions for exterior mounted step-up<br />

transformer. Each SCiD is designed to meet<br />

industry standards.<br />

www.crowntechnicalsystems.com<br />

Growatt North America<br />

Growatt manufactures some of the most efficient<br />

and cost-effective inverters in the solar<br />

PV industry, with conversion efficiencies above<br />

98% and a CEC rating of 97. Their UL-1741<br />

ETL-certified products feature: transformerless<br />

circuitry; dual-input string controllers; whisperquiet<br />

operation; free monitoring software with<br />

multiple interface options; and they exceed<br />

industry standards for temperature, humidity,<br />

and high-altitude tolerance. Their lightweight,<br />

compact line has a comprehensive warranty<br />

and is USA-made in 2012.<br />

www.growattusa.com<br />

LTi REEnergy<br />

The LTi REEnergy 600/1200kW PVmaster station<br />

is plug ‘n play ready for large-scale PV<br />

plants. All PVmaster Stations feature an integrated<br />

monitoring system and come standard<br />

with a five-year warranty, extendable up to 20<br />

years. Even with an ultra-compact design, a<br />

maximum efficiency of more than 97% (including<br />

MV transformer) can be guaranteed, meaning<br />

smaller overall balance of system costs.<br />

The use of over one million German-made LTi<br />

inverters in the past 40 years testifies to the<br />

high quality of the components.<br />

www.lt-i.com<br />

Valentin Software, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Since 1988, Valentin Software has been the developer<br />

of solar PV and thermal design software—and<br />

now heat pump simulation and sales software.<br />

Valentin Software’s PV*SOL and T*SOL programs<br />

are known worldwide for their power, accuracy,<br />

and ease-of-use. Valentin Software also just added<br />

GeoT*SOL (basic) to their product line. The software<br />

is used by customers in over 70 countries to design<br />

and sell residential, commercial, and utility systems.<br />

www.valentin-software.com<br />

Sono-Tek Corporation<br />

Sono-Tek Corporation provides precision ultrasonic<br />

spray coating systems for depositing buffer, AR, TCO<br />

active layer, CIGs, CDTe, dopants, and other layers<br />

onto flexible thin-film cells, organic cells, solar<br />

glass, and silicon PV modules. Full coating systems<br />

for R&D, pilot line, and high-volume manufacturing<br />

are available. Repeatable, proven, highly uniform<br />

coatings, with 95% effective material usage is offered<br />

at a fraction of the cost of vapor deposition<br />

processes.<br />

www.sono-tek.com<br />

Eltek<br />

Eltek provides reliable, high-efficiency powerconversion<br />

products, offering renewable<br />

technology perfected over 10 years in missioncritical<br />

environments for the highest field<br />

reliability. Eltek offers Theia HE-t isolated PV<br />

inverters, made in North America with a builtin<br />

web server, best-in-class warranty, and over<br />

97% efficiency.<br />

www.eltek.com/theia<br />

Solectria Renewables<br />

Solectria Renewables is a US-based PV<br />

inverter, string combiner, and web-based<br />

monitoring manufacturer for residential,<br />

commercial, and utility-scale solar projects.<br />

Their wide range of products includes 1.8 kW to<br />

500 kW grid-tied inverters for systems 1 kW to<br />

multi-MWs. Solectria Renewables is backed by<br />

over 20 years of power electronics and inverter<br />

experience and world-class warranties.<br />

www.solren.com<br />

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The Switch<br />

The Switch photovoltaic inverters are designed for utility-grade<br />

solar applications that optimize solar power<br />

harvesting and LCOE in central inverter megawatt-scale<br />

PV power plants. Each system component is chosen to<br />

maximize system performance, efficiency, and uptime<br />

for optimum overall power generation and plant revenue<br />

throughout the plant’s lifetime. The Switch’s inverters<br />

comply with the latest standards set for grid-tied<br />

operation, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility.<br />

www.theswitch.com<br />

SOLAR FASTENERS<br />

Mudge Fasteners<br />

An expert in solar fasteners since 1975,<br />

Mudge offers fasteners, tools, mounting<br />

hardware, fall protection, and adhesives to the<br />

solar industry both nationally and internationally.<br />

The company’s growth has been fueled<br />

by a commitment to customer service, on-time<br />

delivery, competitive pricing, and guaranteed<br />

high-quality products. Mudge carries over<br />

60,000 products in stock, many of which can<br />

be purchased online.<br />

www.solarfastenerexpert.com<br />

SOLAR GLASS | ENCAPSULATION<br />

DURA-CON Advanced Fastening Systems<br />

DURA-CON Advanced Fastening Systems’<br />

feature fasteners specifically tested for solar applications<br />

that: save up to 40% versus industrystandard<br />

stainless steel; resist environmental<br />

corrosion; are tested at 1500 salt spray hours<br />

in aluminum with no corrosion (ASTMB117);<br />

avoid galvanic corrosion of aluminum caused by<br />

stainless steel; eliminate galling; create reliable<br />

clamp force; have a greater tensile strength than<br />

stainless steel; and that can be compatible with<br />

the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act<br />

www.duracon.info<br />

Solutia, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Solutia Solar GmbH, a subsidiary of Solutia <strong>Inc</strong>., is<br />

a global provider of advanced solar encapsulants,<br />

providing long-term durability and high-performance<br />

to solar modules. They are a supplier of films for use<br />

in photovoltaic applications. Solutia acquired Etimex<br />

Solar GmbH of Germany (renamed as Solutia Solar<br />

GmbH) to become the only producer of all major PV<br />

encapsulation technologies branded as Vistasolar<br />

EVA/TPU and Saflex PVB. In 2011, they began manufacturing<br />

Vistasolar EVA in China. They leverage a<br />

unique EVA-TPU-PVB portfolio, manufacturing scale,<br />

and technical expertise to deliver high-end solutions<br />

to help lower total production costs for leading solar<br />

module manufacturers.<br />

www.solutia.com/PV<br />

EcoFasten Solar<br />

EcoFasten Solar designs and manufactures patented,<br />

watertight, roof-mount bracketing systems<br />

for solar panels, conduit, and other roof-mounted<br />

products. Their clients include many of the leading<br />

solar panel developers, brand-name racking system<br />

providers, and commercial installation companies<br />

serving the solar industry today. EcoFasten<br />

Solar offers solutions for flat-roof, low-slope, and<br />

steep-slope applications. Products include: Eco-44;<br />

Eco-65; GreenFasten; Quik Foot; Simple Seal; and<br />

BETP for membrane roofs. EcoFasten Solar serves<br />

the commercial, industrial, municipal, government,<br />

and residential sectors. Products are made in the<br />

USA from recycled materials, which comply with<br />

ARRA standards.<br />

www.ecofastensolar.com<br />

XYG Glass<br />

XYG Glass is one of the largest solar glass manufacturers<br />

globally, with total solar glass capacity<br />

of 2,300 ton/day. They are capable of supporting<br />

over 10GW of PV panel production annually, and<br />

have been supplying solar glass products to major<br />

PV panel manufacturers worldwide. XYG Glass<br />

produces a full range of solar glass products, including<br />

low-iron pattern/flat solar glass, TCO glass, AR<br />

coated solar glass, and fully tempered back glass.<br />

www.xygglass.com<br />

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SOLAR HOT WATER DISTRIBUTOR<br />

SOLAR INTEGRATOR<br />

Premium Solar<br />

Premium Solar offers affordable Ezinc solar thermal<br />

products. The variety ranges from portable solar water<br />

heaters to high-quality flat plate collectors. Their<br />

products carry FSEC, SRCC OG-100, and OG-300, as<br />

well as solar key mark certifications.<br />

www.presolarnet.com<br />

Solar Services, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Solar Services has been in business since 1986,<br />

providing installation services to the solar industry.<br />

They install solar pool heat, solar hot water, and<br />

solar electric systems.<br />

www.solarservices.com<br />

S&C Electric Company<br />

S&C Electric Company is applying its 100 years<br />

of innovation to address challenges facing<br />

the world’s power grids, and is shaping the<br />

future of reliable electricity delivery. The mission<br />

of its employee owners is to continually<br />

develop new solutions for electricity delivery,<br />

fostering the improved efficiency and reliability<br />

required for the intelligent grid. S&C provides<br />

grid connections and turnkey installations, and<br />

is experienced working with electric utilities,<br />

independent system operators, and transmission<br />

service providers. S&C has knowledge of<br />

design, system protection, coordination, and<br />

reactive power compensation requirements.<br />

They can integrate solar, wind, and other renewable-energy<br />

sources into the grid, provide<br />

energy storage, and maximize power assets<br />

and efficiencies. S&C maintains operations<br />

around the globe.<br />

www.sandc.com<br />

ESA Renewables, LLC<br />

ESA Renewables, LLC is a total turnkey solar solutions<br />

provider, with service that include: engineering,<br />

procurement, and construction (EPC); research and<br />

development (R&D); and operation and maintenance<br />

(O&M). They have developed their own proprietary<br />

monitoring system. ESA totals over 475 installations<br />

and over multi-megawatts of power currently installed.<br />

Their expertise lies in designing, fabricating,<br />

and maintaining solar PV electric systems.<br />

www.esarenewables.com<br />

Gridwerks PV, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

GridWerksPV is a seasoned developer of clean energy<br />

power generation, storage, and energy efficiency<br />

in big buildings. GridWerksPV consults with US companies<br />

entering the renewable space and international<br />

manufacturers seeking to enter the US market.<br />

GridWerksPV works with building/landowners, electricians,<br />

roofers, financiers, integrators, building scientists,<br />

A&E firms, and community groups to deploy<br />

ground-mount, commercial rooftop, and utility-scale<br />

PV power plants, as well as BIPV systems.<br />

www.gridwerkspv.com<br />

Melink Corporation<br />

Melink Corporation is a provider of energy efficiency<br />

and solar PV solutions for commercial and institutional<br />

building industries. They provide solar PV<br />

project development, installation, financing, maintenance,<br />

and monitoring, as well as a pre-engineered<br />

ground-mounted system called Ingrid. Melink’s<br />

corporate headquarters is LEED Platinum EB and are<br />

net-zero energy.<br />

www.melinkcorp.com<br />

Sunside Solar <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Sunside Solar specializes in the design, manufacturing,<br />

and delivery of affordable, high-performance<br />

solar electric systems for residential and commercial<br />

consumers worldwide. Through their strong<br />

brand-equity and affiliation with reputable solar<br />

companies and government agencies, they’re able<br />

to deliver high-value solar PV systems to customers.<br />

Sunside Solar understands the adverse effects that<br />

energy production may have on the health of our<br />

planet. In an effort to preserve the earth, Sunside<br />

Solar strives to provide sustainable and cost-effective<br />

solar solutions that help reduce the effects of<br />

global warming and environmental degradation.<br />

www.sunside.com<br />

Solcan<br />

Solcan manufactures flat-plate solar collectors and<br />

incorporates them into commercial solar water heating<br />

projects. They also offer the Solcan drainback<br />

solar water heater, used for residential hot water<br />

applications. Solcan further designs, installs, and<br />

provides maintenance services for solar water heating<br />

systems and PV systems for residential and commercial<br />

application using solar energy.<br />

www.solcan.ca<br />

Cascade Renewable Energy<br />

Cascade Renewable Energy provides distributed<br />

renewable energy solutions tailored for residential,<br />

community, and commercial needs. They develop<br />

behind-the-meter solar and wind energy projects<br />

throughout the US. Cascade’s distribution division<br />

carries the top PV brands. As a division of Cascade<br />

Engineering, <strong>Inc</strong>., a Certified B-Corp, they are part of<br />

a family-owned company that has been in business<br />

for over 35 years.<br />

www.cascaderenewableenergy.com<br />

ECO DEPOT, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Since 1999, ECO DEPOT has provided residential<br />

and commercial integration, design and turnkey<br />

installation of solar PV.<br />

www.ecodepotinc.com<br />

Independent Energy Solutions, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Independent Energy Solutions, <strong>Inc</strong>. (IES) is a full-service<br />

renewable energy development, engineering, and construction<br />

firm with over 100 years of combined seniorlevel<br />

experience in solar electric generation (photovoltaics),<br />

conventional electric generation, and support<br />

infrastructure. Founded in 1998, and licensed in California<br />

and Arizona, IES has projects that span the globe,<br />

from small commercial to utility-scale applications.<br />

Clients include the US military, utilities, municipalities,<br />

and commercial firms. The company uses high-quality<br />

equipment and standardized installation techniques<br />

that ensure constructability, reliability, performance,<br />

safety, longevity, and serviceability. Whether it’s a complete<br />

PV system, complex hybrid generation plant, or a<br />

simple retrofit, IES delivers reliable and competitively<br />

priced solutions on time and on budget.<br />

www.indenergysolutions.com<br />

Lumberg, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Lumberg is a global, high-quality connectivity company<br />

with millions of connections in the field. Their product<br />

range starts with jBoxSets for module producers, covers<br />

receptacles in components such as inverters, and<br />

offers harnesses, branch connectors, inline fuses, and<br />

other parts for installers and system integrators.<br />

www.lumberg.com<br />

SOLAR SCRIBING & MOTION<br />

CONTROL<br />

JP Sercel Associates, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

JP Sercel Associates, <strong>Inc</strong>., (JPSA) provides advanced<br />

laser micromachining systems and services<br />

to companies worldwide in the solar, LED, and<br />

semiconductor industries. Their PV‐5000 system is<br />

a fully automatic laser-scribing tool for high-speed<br />

scribing of the absorber, metal film, or TCO film on<br />

glass solar panels. The system is readily configured<br />

for a variety of laser types and wavelengths to meet<br />

specific client processing requirements. The system<br />

can be configured for either through-the-glass or<br />

filmside patterning, depending on processing needs.<br />

Their Excimer, DPSS, and Ultrafast systems operate<br />

at wavelengths from 157 nm to 1064 nm. JPSA operates<br />

four main business divisions: systems group;<br />

laser applications services; contract manufacturing<br />

(job shop); and laser service and support.<br />

www.jpsalaser.com<br />

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FABRACK Solar <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

FABRACK Solar <strong>Inc</strong>. manufactures racking solutions in Ontario. Their products<br />

include a four-season variable position ground-mount racking system, a variable<br />

or fixed flat-roof racking systems, as well as a sloped roof system. They’ve<br />

also been involved in providing custom racking solutions to many clients. A<br />

new zero-ballast mounting system was also developed that doesn’t require<br />

roof penetration or ballasting. It’s engineered allowing a weight factor of two<br />

pounds per square foot—all inclusive.<br />

www.fabracksolar.com<br />

Applied Energy Technologies<br />

Applied Energy Technologies (AET) is a global<br />

provider of solar racking solutions that meet<br />

the needs of any type of solar installation. AET<br />

designs, engineers, and manufactures solar<br />

racking solutions with a focus on low-cost,<br />

high-quality products that minimize assembly<br />

time. Every product is meticulously engineered<br />

and taken through an exhaustive product development<br />

process. With 25+ years of product<br />

development and engineering experience, AET<br />

has a solid, disciplined approach and a “customer<br />

first” mentality. Benefits of AET Racking<br />

Solutions: racks for all panels available on the<br />

market; industry leading installation time; fewer<br />

parts to order; no cutting or drilling required;<br />

no heavy equipment required; and, full layout<br />

and loading analysis for every project.<br />

www.aetenergy.com<br />

Con-Tech Systems<br />

Con-Tech Systems’ time-saving, single step<br />

CTS/TITAN Hollow Bar IBO Injection Bore<br />

Micropile System is well suited for anchoring<br />

solar collectors. The system has inherent<br />

advantages over conventional driven pile and<br />

helical pile systems, and has proven results in<br />

exhibiting a more economical and technically<br />

more reliable foundation solution for all types<br />

of soil conditions—in particular, collapsing<br />

soils such as sand and gravel. With the CTS-<br />

TITAN micropile system, while drilling, grout<br />

is simultaneously injected. This innovative<br />

system also provides highly improved grout/<br />

ground friction all along the embedded length<br />

of the micropile. As a result, the IBO piles<br />

can be shorter in length, which reduces the<br />

over-all cost compared to other systems. Con-<br />

Tech Systems can also suggest more efficient<br />

designs, which allow for higher production<br />

rates, and they offer efficient anchoring solutions<br />

for transmission towers and wind turbine<br />

foundations.<br />

www.contechsystems.com<br />

Baja Construction, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Baja is a highly specialized solar construction<br />

company—designing and engineering<br />

steel structures, with a proven track record of<br />

execution. They are experts in designing, engineering,<br />

supplying, and installing some of the<br />

most cost-effective structures to not only meet<br />

design details and budgetary needs, but to<br />

maximize kilowatt-per-hour (kWh) production.<br />

Baja is the backbone of a solar energy facility,<br />

offering: solar carports; solar/EV charging stations;<br />

solar truck bays; solar RV/boat storage;<br />

and solar shade structures.<br />

www.bajacarports.com<br />

MacLean Dixie<br />

MacLean Dixie Helical Foundations feature<br />

a complete line of cost-effective steel earth<br />

foundation products for commercial, residential,<br />

marine, and solar applications. MacLean<br />

Dixie provides products for remediation and<br />

new construction projects, including endbearing<br />

deep foundations, helical screw<br />

tension anchors, and helical tieback systems.<br />

MacLean Dixie is a business unit of MacLean<br />

Power Systems and includes the Joslyn and<br />

Dixie brands, which have supplied anchoring<br />

systems since the 1920s.<br />

www.macleandixie.com<br />

Domcast Metals <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Domcast Metals offers multiple materials and assemblies<br />

for solar support structures, including:<br />

steel tubular products; plastic; iron; sub assembly;<br />

metal weldments; fabrcation; powder coating; and<br />

hot dip galvanizing.<br />

www.domcastmetals.com<br />

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HatiCon Solar<br />

HatiCon Solar provides all aluminum PV racking<br />

solutions for ground-mount, residential, and<br />

commercial rooftop applications. Their proven<br />

system, with over 1 GW installed globally, features<br />

pre-assembled components, low part count, and<br />

minimal onsite fabrication. With North American<br />

manufacturing facilities in both the USA and<br />

Canada, HatiCon Solar can meet ARRA and Ontario<br />

FIT requirements, and help customers meet project<br />

deadlines and minimize transportation costs.<br />

www.haticonsolar.com<br />

SOLAR THERMAL MANUFACTURING<br />

& EQUIPMENT<br />

Beijing Sunda Solar Energy<br />

Technology Co., Ltd.<br />

Beijing Sunda Solar Energy Technology Co. Ltd.<br />

was established in 1995 as a manufacturer that<br />

produces metal absorber evacuated tubes. They’re<br />

actively engaged in developing, manufacturing,<br />

and marketing of evacuated tubes and collectors,<br />

which are extensively applied to hot water, space<br />

heating, air-conditioning, and Concentrated Solar<br />

Power (CSP) fields. They own over 10 international<br />

certificates, and their products have been exported<br />

to over 80 countries and regions.<br />

www.sundasolar.com<br />

Stiebel Eltron, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Stiebel Eltron is a German manufacturer of<br />

Tempra tankless electric water heaters, solar<br />

thermal systems, and Accelera 300 heat pump<br />

water heaters. Founded in 1924, Stiebel Eltron<br />

is now the largest manufacturer of tankless,<br />

electric water heaters. The solar thermal systems<br />

and Accelera 300 have been developed<br />

over the last 30 years. The primary focus in<br />

product development has been on products<br />

that use less energy, are much safer, and give<br />

the consumer higher levels of comfort. Stiebel<br />

Eltron Tempra tankless electric water heaters<br />

can provide an ideal back-up to the solar systems<br />

when the sun needs a little assistance.<br />

www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com<br />

Viessmann Manufacturing Co.<br />

(U.S.) <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

With more than 30 years of experience in the<br />

solar industry, Viessmann is a manufacturer<br />

of innovative renewable energy and fossil fuel<br />

heating systems. A complete line of Viessmann<br />

solar thermal systems for residential or<br />

commercial applications includes: flat plate<br />

and vacuum tube solar collectors; pre-fabricated<br />

pumping and heat transfer stations; solar<br />

control units and communication accessories;<br />

DHW storage tanks with internal heat exchanger<br />

coils; mounting systems; and system<br />

accessories. Constructed from only the highest<br />

quality materials, all solar system components<br />

are carefully design-matched to ensure superior<br />

performance and reliability throughout the<br />

system lifespan. Viessmann solar collectors<br />

and residential system packages are SRCC and<br />

CSA certified.<br />

www.viessmann.us | www.viessmann.ca<br />

Advantech Corporation<br />

Advantech Corporation is a pioneer in eAutomation<br />

technology, combining connectivity, flexibility, and ruggedness<br />

with today’s most reliable PC-based automation<br />

technologies. Product offerings include: open HMI<br />

platforms; industrial Ethernet; automation controllers<br />

automation software; embedded automation computers;<br />

distributed I/O modules; plug-in I/O; and industrial<br />

communication solutions for a wide array of industries.<br />

www.advantech.com<br />

A. O. Smith<br />

Cirrex, from A. O. Smith, is a leap forward in solar<br />

thermal water heating and one of the “greenest”<br />

solutions available to homeowners today. Up to<br />

70% of its energy comes from the sun, significantly<br />

reducing homeowners’ utility bills, in addition to<br />

helping protect the planet. Cirrex is available in 16<br />

packaged systems, which simplifies specification<br />

and installation for the contractor. Its solar thermal<br />

collectors can generate as much energy as traditional<br />

PV solar panels at one-eighth the cost. Tank<br />

sizes range from 76 gallons to 120 gallons. With<br />

Solar Energy Factors up to 10.1, the Cirrex system<br />

is ENERGY STAR-qualified and eligible for a federal<br />

tax credit of 30% of the entire installation cost.<br />

www.hotwater.com<br />

Hasse Tank USA<br />

The Haase Energy Tank is a German-engineered and<br />

manufactured pressure-free fiberglass tank, which<br />

comes with or without internal heat exchangers made<br />

from stainless steel. These fiberglass tanks are assembled<br />

on site, and are available in sizes from 300 gallons<br />

to 25,000 gallons for commercial and residential use.<br />

www.haasetank.com<br />

MC2 Energy, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

MC2 Energy is a high-efficiency air heating solar<br />

systems manufacturer and designer. The ESOLAIR<br />

Air Heating Solar collectors, manufacturer by MC2<br />

Energy, have some of the best efficiency factor on<br />

the North American market (certified by SRCC and<br />

CSA International).<br />

www.mc2energy.net | www.mc2energie.com<br />

PAW NA, LP<br />

PAW is a manufacturer of solar thermal pump and<br />

heat transfer stations. Their product portfolio also<br />

includes pump stations and distribution manifolds<br />

for hydronic heating systems.<br />

www.paw.eu<br />

Power Partners Solar<br />

Power Partners Solar’s US-made, virtually unbreakable<br />

water-heating collectors are certified to SRCC<br />

OG 100/300 and Energy Star standards. Lightweight<br />

is a design goal for safer lifting during installation.<br />

Panels are available in 26 trim colors.<br />

www.powerpartnerssolar.com<br />

Rayspower New Energy Co., Ltd.<br />

Rayspower New Energy manufactures solar thermal<br />

mirrors, including parabolic reflectors and heliostats.<br />

www.rayspower.com<br />

SOLAR<br />

IECsolar<br />

IECsolar.com<br />

118 So Miller Ave<br />

Solar thermal Farmington, is hot, NM but 87401 IEC Solar keeps customers<br />

cool with their TempmatiX line of tempering<br />

1-505-326-3634<br />

valves designed for solar control. The TS valve<br />

passively regulates the maximum solar collector<br />

fluid temperature. The weatherproof valve in 1"<br />

and 1/2" NPT is rated for 400° F and 350 PSI.<br />

There are additional models to control tank outlet<br />

temperatures for radiant floors. TempmatiX<br />

is available worldwide from IECsolar, a specialty<br />

hydronic and electrical distributor<br />

www.iecsolar.com<br />

KIOTO Clear Energy S.A. de C.V.<br />

KIOTO Clear Energy is the parent company of the<br />

solar thermal collector manufacturer GREENoneTEC.<br />

They provide rapid and pragmatic solutions for<br />

customer-specific requirements and, as an OEM<br />

partner, a dependable long-term approach based<br />

on co-operation. As such, they offer customers<br />

adequate production capacity, standards, and the<br />

widest range of absorbers, collectors, and systems<br />

adapted to the needs of regional markets.<br />

www.kioto.com.mx<br />

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Roth Industries<br />

Roth Solar Flat Panel HelioStar 252 “stressable,”<br />

unbreakable polycarbonate case is lightweight and<br />

corrosion-resistant with no leakage due to construction.<br />

In one seamless piece, it can withstand highimpact<br />

temperatures, wind, and offers long-term,<br />

absolute UV-resistance. A selectively coated full<br />

area absorber guarantees the highest performance<br />

and connection of the pipes to the absorber plate.<br />

Other features include: a thick-walled polycarbonate<br />

case; back wall insulation of 60 mm low iron;<br />

double-sealed solar safety glass; a rounded case<br />

form without edges; optimal stability; low weight;<br />

as well as a dark color for appearance and easy<br />

installation with few tools. The attachment system<br />

is not visible. On roof or free-standing installation is<br />

available, as is installation on facades. The collector<br />

yields 166,467 BTU/ft 2 annually. There’s also a 10-<br />

year Roth system guarantee.<br />

www.roth-america.com<br />

Steca Elektronik GmbH<br />

Steca Elektronik GmbH, Germany, is a supplier of<br />

products for the solar electronics industry, Steca<br />

sets the international standard for the regulation<br />

and control of solar energy systems. In the three<br />

market segments—PV grid connected, PV off-grid,<br />

and solar thermal—the Steca brand is synonymous<br />

with innovation and vision. In conception, development,<br />

production, and marketing, the company is<br />

committed to the highest quality standards.<br />

www.stecasolar.com<br />

SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS<br />

ART TEC Solar LLC<br />

ART TEC Solar offers solar-powered differential<br />

temperature controllers for PV powered circulation<br />

pumps in residential solar thermal systems.<br />

Controllers operate from 12 or 24VDC and switch up<br />

to 6 Amps.<br />

www.arttec.net<br />

Caleffi North America, <strong>Inc</strong><br />

Caleffi’s pre-packaged, OG-300 certified, specially<br />

engineered solar water heating system includes all<br />

of the components needed for a standard installation—from<br />

the solar collectors, to the pump station<br />

and controller, to pre-insulated piping, to the storage<br />

tank, and all of the necessary hardware and plumbing<br />

components. The complete package is ready to<br />

be professionally installed on newly constructed or<br />

existing homes, and comes with the added assurance<br />

of a detailed warranty plan.<br />

www.caleffi.us<br />

Chromagen – Solar Water Solutions<br />

Chromagen has been a pioneer in the production of<br />

solar water solutions since 1962. Chromagen’s systems,<br />

which are available in more than 35 countries<br />

worldwide, bring innovation, quality, and cost savings<br />

to homeowners, institutions, and commercial<br />

projects. Globally, the company has developed a<br />

solid install base, increasing supply and demand annually,<br />

with a commitment to delivering high-quality<br />

water-heating solar solutions and promoting environmental<br />

awareness.<br />

www.chromagen.com<br />

Gorman-Rupp Industries<br />

GRI releases version two of the Integrity Series<br />

recirculation pump, the INTG2. The magnetic drive<br />

pump’s brushless DC motor can operate on nine to<br />

27 volts, and OEMs can change the pump’s flow and<br />

pressure with a built-in speed control. Designed<br />

with no motor bearings, the impeller assembly is the<br />

only moving part. Fewer parts promote longer life,<br />

quieter operation, and lower power consumption.<br />

GRI specializes in the design and manufacturing of<br />

custom-designed fluid pumps for OEMs worldwide.<br />

www.gripumps.com<br />

Heliodyne<br />

Established in 1976, California-based Heliodyne<br />

has acquired a reputation of engineering and manufacturing<br />

quality solar water heating equipment<br />

for residential and commercial applications. The<br />

company manufactures and assembles a variety<br />

of solar water heating products such as flat plate<br />

collectors, web enabled solar thermal control units,<br />

and residential and commercial scale pre-assembled<br />

heat transfer appliances.<br />

www.heliodyne.com<br />

Matrix Energy <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Since 1985, Matrix Energy has been providing practical,<br />

cost-effective, renewable power products and<br />

systems. Their Renewable Power Group provides<br />

full-service, wholesale product distribution and turnkey<br />

solutions for dependable and affordable power<br />

generation. Under the MatrixAir brand, their Solar<br />

Thermal Group offers a number of patent-pending,<br />

solar air heating solutions for industrial, commercial,<br />

agricultural, and institutional applications.<br />

www.matrixenergy.ca<br />

Performance Metals Products<br />

The easiest way to decrease one’s solar thermal<br />

payback is to make a solar tank last longer and<br />

avoid the landfill. One of the best ways to do that<br />

is to use Performance Metals Products’ patented<br />

Intelligent Anode. Made from the same materials<br />

as OEM anodes, the Intelligent Anode can communicate<br />

with users through the box, controller, or<br />

a web-based interface. Optional products include<br />

leak detection and emergency shut-off valves.<br />

www.performancemetals.com<br />

SOLAR TRACKING SYSTEMS<br />

GoshLab Pty Ltd.<br />

GoshLab develop integrated tracking control<br />

solutions for solar power applications. Their core<br />

technology is the Heliostat Local Controller, a<br />

flexible and robust high-precision, autonomous,<br />

two-axis tracking solution for demanding applications.<br />

The Heliostat Local Controller is suitable for<br />

reflecting heliostats, as well as direct sun-tracking<br />

applications such as dishes, CPV, or PV. GoshLab<br />

also offers custom solar software development and<br />

simulation services.<br />

www.goshlab.com.au<br />

NICE CLIMATE.<br />

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When your packaged electronics application<br />

demands the best environmental protection<br />

possible, STEGO can help you with a wide range<br />

of innovative Thermal Management Products<br />

as well as other Enclosure Accessories, designed<br />

to exceed your requirements.<br />

• Enclosure Heaters<br />

• Climate Controls<br />

• Filter Fans<br />

• Lights<br />

• Enclosure Accessories<br />

www.stegousa.com<br />

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TESTING & CERTIFICATION<br />

THEFT PROTECTION<br />

TRANSPORTATION<br />

Solmetric Corporation<br />

Solmetric is a provider of precision design<br />

software and hardware to the solar industry.<br />

The SunEye 210 creates professional-grade<br />

shade analysis that ensures precise solar<br />

production forecasts. The PV Analyzer measures<br />

I-V curves on installed arrays for commissioning<br />

and troubleshooting. PV Designer<br />

software enables shade adjusted performance<br />

estimates and layout.<br />

www.solmetric.com<br />

Q-Lab<br />

Q-Lab provides quality, affordable, weathering test<br />

equipment and contract testing services. Conducting<br />

accelerated weathering tests allows users to make<br />

informed decisions about product durability in a<br />

reasonable timeframe. Q-Lab’s line of weathering<br />

test chambers includes the QUV accelerated weathering<br />

tester, one of the world’s most widely used<br />

weathering tester. It provides the best simulation of<br />

moisture and short-wave sunlight for accelerated<br />

physical property testing. The Q-SUN xenon test<br />

chamber is a weathering and light stability tester<br />

that realistically reproduces and accelerates damage<br />

caused by full-spectrum sunlight. Additional<br />

features, such as water spray, are available to simulate<br />

unique environments.<br />

www.q-lab.com<br />

Bryce Fastener, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

As solar panel theft is a growing problem, Bryce<br />

Fastener, <strong>Inc</strong>. has developed a keyed locking fastener<br />

that replaces standard fasteners of any size.<br />

The Key-Rex Fastener is keyed and licensed to each<br />

new customer, ensuring only the licensed owner<br />

of the key code can gain access to the drivers. The<br />

Key-Rex Fastener is made from 302 stainless, and<br />

will last the lifetime of a panel. These keyed fasteners<br />

offer the lowest cost, and are the most effective<br />

theft solution available for securing solar panels.<br />

The largest national insurance underwriter offers a<br />

full 10% discount to its customers that specify and<br />

use Key-Rex.<br />

www.brycefastener.com<br />

TOOLS<br />

Union Pacific<br />

Union Pacific (UP) operates 32,000 miles of track<br />

covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the<br />

country. If they can’t transport products on their<br />

own tracks, they have relationships with nearly<br />

200 shortline and other Class I railroads, as well as<br />

trucking companies, to make sure customers are<br />

covered from coast-to-coast. They also serve every<br />

major gateway to Mexico and interchange traffic<br />

with Canada. Factor in ocean carriers, and UP ships<br />

to virtually any destination, worldwide.<br />

www.unionpacific.com<br />

UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR | PV<br />

tec5USA, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

tec5USA, <strong>Inc</strong>. offers reliable, low-maintenance,<br />

and fast measuring spectrometer<br />

systems (detector-array technology), which<br />

can be used for various applications. Thin-film<br />

analysis of AR coatings on solar cells can be<br />

achieved based on in-line measurement of reflectance<br />

and color. Features include: spectral<br />

sunlight distribution; accuracy over long times;<br />

measured and logged; and system components<br />

in protective housings. The sunlight simulators<br />

are time-resolved monitoring on flashes. For<br />

quality control of the solar glass, there are<br />

simultaneous, in-line transmittance and reflectance<br />

measurements.<br />

www.tec5usa.com<br />

TUV Rheinland PTL<br />

TUV Rheinland PTL is a partnership between Arizona<br />

State University and TUV Rheinland, the $1.5 billion<br />

global provider of independent testing, assessment,<br />

and certification services. Approximately 80% of all<br />

solar module manufacturers have products tested at<br />

TUV Rheinland to obtain national and international<br />

market licenses. TUV Rheinland operates test laboratories<br />

for solar modules and systems in six locations<br />

worldwide. The company provides its clients<br />

with technology, global expertise, and advanced<br />

testing solutions required to ensure safety, reliability,<br />

and performance of solar power technologies.<br />

It’s an ISO 17025 accredited facility by the American<br />

Association for Laboratory Accreditation, and<br />

performs tests of many critical standards required<br />

to bring products to international markets, including:<br />

IEC 61215; IEC 61646; IEC 61730; IEC 62108;<br />

ANSI/UL 1703; EN 12975; EN 12976; ENV 12977;<br />

ISO 9806; ISO 9459; SRCC Standard 100-08; SABS<br />

1210; PowerMark; California Energy commission;<br />

and others.<br />

www.tuvptl.com<br />

<strong>Rennsteig</strong> <strong>Tools</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

For 30 years, <strong>Rennsteig</strong> has been manufacturing<br />

tools to the highest standards. Their precision<br />

cutting, stripping, and crimping tools are<br />

specifically engineered for the wires and terminals<br />

specific to the solar industry. They also<br />

have the knowledge to meet any customer<br />

specifications. <strong>Rennsteig</strong>’s Professional Solar<br />

Crimp Kits saves cutomers’ money by fabricating<br />

their own customized PV-cable. <strong>Rennsteig</strong><br />

offer tools for all major manufacturers.<br />

www.rennsteig.us<br />

Transcat<br />

Transcat is a supplier of hand tools, test and<br />

measurement products, and safety equipment. In<br />

addition, they offer customized site and technician<br />

tool kits with the advantage of having the appropriate<br />

kit items calibrated and ready for in-field use,<br />

straight from the box. Couple their extensive product<br />

offerings with their accredited calibration and repair<br />

services, and customers are better equipped to<br />

make fact-based tool decisions to reduce costs and<br />

improve overall safety.<br />

www.transcat.com<br />

AEG Power Solutions<br />

Engineered for maximum yield and reliability,<br />

the new Protect PV.500 inverter from AEG<br />

Power Solutions delivers efficiency greater<br />

than 98%. This 500 kW inverter supports DC<br />

input voltages up to 1000 volts, and flexible<br />

grid management features including reactive<br />

power, fault ride-through, and power control.<br />

For over 60 years, AEG Power Solutions has<br />

been providing reliable power systems for rugged<br />

industrial applications.<br />

www.aegps.com/solarinverters<br />

Patriot Solar Group<br />

Patriot Solar Group (PSG) has become one of<br />

the most recognized manufacturers of heavyduty<br />

solar trackers and ground-mount systems<br />

in the solar industry. Their product line has<br />

evolved into a broad range of solar trailers,<br />

dual-axis trackers, single-axis trackers, an<br />

economical ground-mount system, and fixedpole<br />

mount systems. All of their systems are<br />

modular and expandable up to utility-scale<br />

(multi-MW). Each system is designed to fit<br />

most PV modules.<br />

www.patriotsolargroup.com<br />

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Schneider Electric<br />

The Schneider Electric Conext Core XC Series<br />

is a new line of central inverters designed for<br />

high efficiency and flexibility for any PV panel<br />

type and installation. The Conext Core XC<br />

Series has peak efficiencies of 98.7%, and its<br />

flexibility allows the inverter to be configured<br />

with voltage and power outputs up to 680<br />

kVA. In addition, the Conext Core XC Series is<br />

designed to allow for DC inputs up to 1000 Vdc<br />

for longer string lengths. It contains the latest<br />

grid management features to meet global<br />

utility requirement, including the new BDEW<br />

requirements for Germany.<br />

www.schneider-electric.com/renewableenergies<br />

SOLON Corporation<br />

SOLON SOLquick offers an innovative solution<br />

for flat roofs by integrating the solar module<br />

and mount into one unit for a fast, easy, and<br />

tool-free installation. Designed with a simple<br />

plug-and-play concept, the lightweight system<br />

allows for flexible installation on various roof<br />

surfaces—self-ballasted, ballasted, and roof<br />

penetrating.<br />

www.solon.com<br />

an Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives company<br />

White Construction<br />

White Construction is no stranger to renewable<br />

energy power construction projects.<br />

Having become one of the primary contractors<br />

in North America in wind power construction,<br />

White Construction has channeled the same<br />

expertise and focus on customer satisfaction<br />

to the leading growth sector in renewable energy:<br />

solar power. White Construction offers a<br />

complete range of services to clients for solar<br />

power projects ranging from ground-mounted<br />

PV to solar thermal projects. As an established<br />

self-performing contractor, White Construction<br />

can handle solar projects from engineering<br />

and procurement to completed construction.<br />

This turnkey approach has proven its value in<br />

over 4000 MW of wind power construction<br />

and over 5000 MW of gas turbine construction<br />

across Canada and the US.<br />

www.whiteconstruction.com<br />

American Solar Specialists, LLC<br />

American Solar Specialists’ provide utility-grade<br />

facilities around the world. They bring together all<br />

aspects of the industry to provide a quality product,<br />

at an affordable price. They work in all areas of<br />

renewable energy, including: solar PV; solar thermal;<br />

regenerative systems; kinetic energy systems; and<br />

energy storage design. They have a design for all<br />

projects—from the smallest to the largest—and<br />

can design, maintain, build, and consult on each<br />

project.<br />

www.americansolarspecialists.org<br />

Bonfiglioli USA<br />

With utility-scale installations currently in place<br />

around the world, Bonfiglioli is a global supplier in<br />

the renewable energy market. Bonfiglioli produces<br />

electronic control systems for PV fields, which support<br />

intelligent utility grid integration and management<br />

features. Recently announced is the release of<br />

a complete utility-scale solar PV power conversion<br />

system for North America. Since 2008, more than<br />

1 GW has been installed worldwide with Bonfiglioli’s<br />

technologies.<br />

www.bonfiglioliusa.com<br />

CleanPower Energy Systems<br />

CleanPower Energy Systems develops, builds, and<br />

maintains large-scale renewable solar and alternative<br />

energy projects throughout the US, Canada,<br />

the Caribbean, and Latin America. Combining three<br />

decades of experience in development, construction,<br />

solar, finance, and management, CleanPower’s team<br />

is uniquely positioned for continued success in developing<br />

large-scale renewable energy projects.<br />

www.cleanpoweres.com<br />

Q-Cells North America<br />

Q-Cells North America combines best-of-world<br />

technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver<br />

utility-grade solar PV solutions. Q-Cells NA offers a<br />

full spectrum of PV solutions—from cells and modules<br />

to power plant development, design, construction,<br />

operations, and maintenance. With proven<br />

capabilities across the solar value chain, Q-Cells<br />

North America minimizes uncertainty and risk, to<br />

help customers achieve a predictable return on their<br />

investment in solar energy.<br />

www.qcells.com<br />

AMSC<br />

Having a solution that minimizes installation and<br />

O&M costs while maximizing the energy yield of<br />

utility-scale solar power plants is key for lowering<br />

the LCOE. AMSC’s SolarTie system is a fully optimized<br />

solution for utility-scale solar PV power plant<br />

owners and developers. It boosts power generation<br />

and yields a lowered LCOE in the ever-changing<br />

solar utility-scale environment.<br />

www.amsc.com<br />

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Cable Management<br />

Data-networking & Distribution<br />

Hybrid Solar PV/Thermal Panels<br />

Siemens Industry, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Siemens Industry’s PVS 500 solar inverter is a cornerstone<br />

for the company’s wide portfolio of horizontally<br />

and vertically integrated solar products and<br />

solutions, which covers the entire value chain—<br />

from machine automation to field operations inverters,<br />

tracking control, wireless communication, and<br />

other automation components. The Sinvert PVS<br />

500 inverter provides PV plants with a reliable,<br />

grid-compatible, and economical solution for LCOE.<br />

With three-phase output for grid parallel operation<br />

supply, and up to two megawatts in a master-slave<br />

combination, the PVS 500 is optimally suited for use<br />

in large, megawatt PV plants. Whether as a container<br />

solution/system solution or as a stand-alone<br />

solution, with or without a monitoring system, the<br />

PVS 500 provide 98% efficiency for smart lifecycle<br />

management of grid-connected PV systems.<br />

www.usa.siemens.com/solar<br />

OTHER<br />

Battery-based Inverters<br />

Magnum Energy <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Magnum Energy <strong>Inc</strong>. manufactures battery-based<br />

inverter/chargers for off-grid and back-up power<br />

installations. Magnum offers systems from 600 W<br />

to 17.2 kW, as well as a complete line of system integration<br />

equipment, automatic generator start, battery<br />

monitoring, and web-based monitoring. New<br />

products to be introduced in 2012 include the MPPT<br />

charge controller and AC load diversion controller.<br />

www.magnumenergy.com<br />

Snake Tray<br />

Solar Snake Tray is one of the world’s only hand-bendable<br />

cable tray’s available for solar installations, specifically<br />

designed to secure cables in outdoor applications.<br />

Solar Mega Snake is a pre-configured cable tray system<br />

for utility-grade installations. Both products have builtin<br />

mounting systems that quickly connect together and<br />

nest together for easy handling and low-cost shipping.<br />

Snake Tray is made in the USA, utilizing solar power<br />

generated from their own rooftop solar array.<br />

www.snaketray.com<br />

Ceramic Components<br />

International Ceramic Engineering<br />

International Ceramic Engineering is solving the advanced<br />

ceramics needs of today’s evolving industries.<br />

They are specialists in the manufacture and fabrication<br />

of advanced ceramics and performance plastics. ICE<br />

provides engineering support, which includes material<br />

selection, along with the most cost-effective design for<br />

ceramic and plastic applications. Whether the requirement<br />

is high temperature, wear, electrical, corrosion<br />

resistance or thermal insulation, they can furnish customers<br />

with the advanced material to fit their needs.<br />

www.intlceramics.com<br />

Custom Manufacturing Equipment<br />

Graybar<br />

Graybar provides distribution of high-quality electrical,<br />

communications, and data networking products,<br />

and specializes in related supply chain management<br />

and logistics services. Graybar PowerSmart<br />

is partnering to provide a full range of training and<br />

services for solar applications.<br />

www.graybar.com<br />

DC Power Supplies<br />

Kepco <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Kepco BOP series bipolar amplifiers provide a<br />

one-step solution for test and characterization of<br />

solar cells and panels. A free LabView subvi allows<br />

rapid characterization of the solar device using only<br />

the BOP 1 kW, eliminating the need for separate<br />

DMMs to measure voltage and current. The subvi<br />

is designed for both I-V Trace and Dark I-V testing,<br />

and easily adapted to existing test applications. This<br />

solution offers lower cost, greater throughput, and<br />

increased ROI when testing solar devices.<br />

www.kepcopower.com<br />

Electrical Protection<br />

CADMUS ENERGY<br />

CADMUS ENERGY manufactures the only factory<br />

integrated panel with amorphous thin-film, plus<br />

optional solar thermal system and adjustable racking<br />

systems. It arrives at the job site already fully<br />

assembled, reducing onsite labor cost. One Panel-<br />

One Footprint, two alternative energy systems, this<br />

patent-pending, lightweight system outperforms<br />

conventional crystalline panels electric production,<br />

while adding solar thermal savings. Approximately<br />

1.5 lbs/sq.ft. with faster and easier installation, the<br />

system ships flat and pops-up with an adjustable<br />

tilt for optimum output. It also plug-n-play quickconnects<br />

and has durable laminate panels. It offers<br />

the highest throughput at the lowest installed cost.<br />

www.cadmusenergy.com<br />

Laboratory Equipment<br />

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments<br />

Shimadzu offers testing solutions for photovoltaic<br />

manufacturing processes and R&D that contribute to<br />

higher conversion efficiencies, reliability, and yields<br />

from solar cells. Shimadzu’s comprehensive line of<br />

analytical instruments can evaluate materials, as<br />

well as provide quality control for PV cells and modules<br />

during the manufacturing process. Instruments<br />

include UV-VIS-NIR and FTIR spectrophotometers,<br />

and a wide range of materials testers.<br />

www.ssi.shimadzu.com<br />

Material Dispensing & Coating<br />

Equipment<br />

Bird Control<br />

Bird-B-Gone, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Bird-B-Gone, <strong>Inc</strong>. is one of the world’s largest<br />

manufacturer of professional-grade bird deterrents.<br />

Founded in 1992, their products have helped<br />

solve pest bird problems in commercial, industrial,<br />

and residential settings. They offer effective and<br />

humane solutions to prevent birds from landing and<br />

roosting in unwanted areas. Products include bird<br />

netting and hardware, bird spikes, electric track<br />

systems, and more. Bird-B-Gone has a devoted<br />

team of bird control engineers with over 80 years of<br />

combined experience to help in all aspects of bird<br />

control, including design and installation.<br />

www.birdbgone.com<br />

Isthmus Engineering &<br />

Manufacturing<br />

Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing delivers<br />

custom automation solutions for solar industries,<br />

including thin-film and crystalline PV, CPV,<br />

and solar thermal. Isthmus provides custom automation<br />

equipment not otherwise available in<br />

the marketplace, resulting in higher efficiency,<br />

improved quality control, and lower manufacturing<br />

costs. Isthmus’ automation equipment<br />

encompasses a range of manufacturing technologies,<br />

including: robotic integration; machine<br />

vision; custom material handling; system<br />

integration; custom packaging; web handling;<br />

and other custom processes. Isthmus completes<br />

the concept, design, and manufacturing for<br />

each project at their Wisconsin facility, and the<br />

company is a worker-owned cooperative.<br />

www.isthmuseng.com<br />

Mersen<br />

Mersen makes it easier to increase system longevity<br />

with a full range of electrical protection solutions<br />

for PV systems. From the combiner box and inverter<br />

to the panelboard and utility distribution network,<br />

Mersen has it covered. Mersen offers fuses, fuse<br />

holders, disconnect switches, surge protection, cooling,<br />

and wire management—all designed to make<br />

customers an expert at generating safe, reliable<br />

solar energy.<br />

http://ep-us.mersen.com/solutions/solarpower.cfm<br />

PVA<br />

PVA’s dispensing and coating solutions are used in<br />

solar assembly applications to provide: structural<br />

stiffening; dispense solder paste; pot and attach<br />

junction boxes; encapsulate solar cells; thin-film<br />

backside coating; and deposit electrical connection<br />

sealant/grease and seal edges/frames. Accurate,<br />

repeatable solutions reduce material waste and<br />

handling, improving product quality.<br />

www.pva.net<br />

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Measurement Systems<br />

Quality, Health & Safety, and<br />

Environmental (QHSE)<br />

Sequenced Inverter<br />

Solar Ribbon<br />

EagleView Technologies<br />

EagleView Technologies offers a solar roofing<br />

report that’s a breakthrough for solar integrators,<br />

solar installers, and the overall roofing<br />

industry. With a technology that will continue<br />

to revolutionize the solar and roofing markets,<br />

EagleView’s solar 3D roof measurement report<br />

offers everything needed to calculate solar exposure,<br />

roof square footage, and panel placement.<br />

EagleView’s patented process provides the most<br />

accurate roof measurements available for overall<br />

pitch, square footage, and lineal square feet. The<br />

solar industry will experience the benefits of a solar<br />

3D roof measurement report that additionally<br />

offers solar exposure, rafter lengths, grid layout,<br />

and an overall roof orientation in degrees.<br />

www.eagleview.com<br />

Motion Control | Actuators<br />

LINAK U.S. <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

LINAK is a manufacturer of electric linear actuators<br />

for solar trackers, including horizontal<br />

trackers. They have over 35,000 actuators<br />

installed in solar parks across the globe. They<br />

offer embedded Modbus control for utilityscale<br />

solutions, allowing customers to link<br />

more trackers to one controller and get realtime<br />

diagnostic information about the moving<br />

parts. LINAK’s actuators are designed for harsh<br />

outdoor environments and are compatible with<br />

a number of commercially available controllers.<br />

www.solar-tracking.com<br />

Perimeter Security<br />

Southwest Microwave, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

With over 40 years of experience and 53,000 installations<br />

in 80+ countries, Southwest Microwave is<br />

a producer of high-performance outdoor perimeter<br />

security systems, which offer precise intrusion detection<br />

for security-sensitive applications and harsh<br />

environments. Southwest Microwave’s INTREPID<br />

sensor technologies deliver some of the industry’s<br />

broadest feature set and highest detection performance,<br />

effectively protecting solar energy facilities<br />

worldwide.<br />

www.southwestmicrowave.com/ssd<br />

Bureau Veritas North America, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas has developed<br />

a worldwide network to help businesses and<br />

organizations assess, attain, and demonstrate<br />

compliance with standards and regulations in the<br />

fields of Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental<br />

(QHSE). The company’s focus is on protecting<br />

its clients’ brands, assets, and business.<br />

www.us.bureauveritas.com<br />

Renewable Energy Conservation<br />

BCx Energy<br />

BCx Energy provides comprehensive, cost-effective,<br />

clean energy solutions for a business, facility, school,<br />

or home. They are committed to assisting with the<br />

implementation of renewable energy projects by testing<br />

the environmental air quality, engineering passive<br />

energy savings into building designs and renovations,<br />

and lighting a site with efficient, cost-saving lighting.<br />

Their experts will assist in reducing energy costs,<br />

while creating for a return on investment.<br />

www.bcxenergy.com<br />

Rubber Components<br />

problem solvers. solution providers.<br />

Lauren Manufacturing<br />

Lauren Manufacturing is a global manufacturer<br />

of custom engineered seals and gaskets. Lauren<br />

is a full-service extruder and molder of organic,<br />

silicone rubber, as well as a full range of thermoplastics<br />

and other specialty polymers. Their experienced<br />

engineering staff focuses on delivering<br />

custom and innovative design solutions for roofand<br />

ground-mount applications. Lauren’s rubber<br />

components are currently in the marketplace<br />

through established racking companies, solar<br />

manufacturers, and solar installers. Such products<br />

are Isolator Seals (roof- or ground-mount)<br />

and Soft Mount Pads (roof-mount). These highperformance<br />

products exceed industry standards<br />

for weatherability, and are a part of systems<br />

designed to last 25 years or more. Lauren’s engineering<br />

staff works directly with customers to<br />

ensure proper performance for any project.<br />

www.lauren.com/so<br />

ArrayPower<br />

ArrayPower provides innovative power electronic technologies<br />

and delivers a fully integrated, three-phase Sequenced Inverter for<br />

commercial solar applications. ArrayPower’s Sequenced Inverters<br />

are fully integrated with the solar module to create AC power that<br />

is grid-ready and commercial-grade. The result is a durable, safe,<br />

and integrated system that delivers more power at optimal costs.<br />

www.arraypower.com<br />

Solar Cell Metillization & Screen Printing<br />

DEK Solar<br />

DEK Solar is a global provider of advanced technologies and<br />

process support to the solar cell manufacturing sector with<br />

solutions that include printing equipment platforms, precision<br />

screens, and materials applications used in the film coating,<br />

current-collector patterns deposition, and metallization of bus<br />

bars in photovoltaic substrate production. DEK Solar technologies<br />

include the PV1200 line, a complete metallization<br />

solution featuring the DEK PVP1200 screen printer to deliver<br />

six-sigma repeatability at class-leading accuracy of +12.5<br />

micron. The company’s technology portfolio also includes its<br />

latest breakthrough, the Eclipse high-throughput metallization<br />

solution, incorporating multiple print heads operating<br />

in parallel to eliminate downtime. Based on an innovative<br />

modular design, Eclipse enables manufacturers to easily<br />

scale production to 1200, 2400, or 3600 wph, installing extra<br />

print capacity when demand dictates.<br />

www.deksolar.com<br />

Pfister Energy reduced this<br />

NJ warehouse’s utility bills by<br />

What can Pfister do for you? 83%<br />

206 kW Ballasted Solar System +<br />

High Efficiency Lighting - Occupancy Sensors<br />

Total project payback…just 3 years<br />

Designed, engineered and constructed by Pfister Energy<br />

For a free solar, lighting or roof analysis: 1.888.653.9984<br />

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PRIVATE COMPANIES IN AMERICA<br />

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www.pfisterenergy.com<br />

Luvata<br />

Luvata, an early pioneer in the photovoltaic<br />

industry, manufactures solar ribbon<br />

branded Sunwire. Sunwire is compatible<br />

with thin-film technology and<br />

crystalline silicon, and is used as both<br />

an interconnecting ribbon and a crossconnecting<br />

ribbon. Luvata’s Sunwire<br />

proprietary manufacturing technology<br />

is extremely energy-efficient, chemicalfree,<br />

and compact in design. Sunwire<br />

is available in cut-to-length or on new<br />

bi-conical spools, which ensures gentle<br />

unwinding.<br />

www.luvata.com/sunwire<br />

• Solar Photovoltaics<br />

• Solar Thermal<br />

• Wind Turbines<br />

• Solar Lighting<br />

• Daylighting<br />

• Geothermal<br />

• Rainwater Harvesting<br />

• Fuel Cell<br />

• Green Roofs<br />

• Energy Efficiency<br />

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Solar Simulation Equipment<br />

Manufacturer<br />

EYE Lighting / Iwasaki Electric<br />

EYE Lighting/Iwasaki Electric designs and<br />

manufactures the lighting source (lamps) and<br />

proprietary filters, in addition to solar simulation<br />

equipment. This integrated approach is unique in<br />

the marketplace. Any solar simulation system is<br />

only as good as the lighting source. EYE systems<br />

are designed from inception around the proper<br />

lighting source for the particular application, from<br />

PV cell development to production test equipment.<br />

EYE Lighting/Iwasaki develops and produces a<br />

complete range of lighting technology including<br />

metal halide, xenon, halogen, UV light sources,<br />

and optics equipment designed specifically for<br />

solar simulation applications.<br />

www.eyesolarlux.com<br />

Solar Pool Heating<br />

Solar Hydronics Corporation<br />

Solar Hydronics Corporation (SHC), a wholly owned<br />

subsidiary of The LeverEdge, offers some of the<br />

most advanced solar pool heating systems on the<br />

market. Their collectors are manufactured to the<br />

highest quality control standards, and are produced<br />

in the most modern facility of its kind. With over<br />

30 years experience in the industry, the SHC team<br />

provides the training and support needed to join this<br />

growing industry.<br />

www.getsolarpoolheating.com<br />

location, for nearly 25 years.<br />

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Lightning Protection<br />

Surge Protection<br />

Solar Site Analysis & Assessment<br />

The SolarPathfinder Company<br />

The Solar Pathfinder allows each user to determine the<br />

amount of shading for their particular location in one<br />

quick glance. The Solar Pathfinder works great for PV and<br />

thermal assessments, ecological studies, and golf course<br />

design. The Solar Pathfinder Assistant software utilizes<br />

the essential detailed solar irradiation data drawn from<br />

the site analysis, and compiles the information in a customizable<br />

reporting format. The newest version allows<br />

user to take a reading at ground level in most cases.<br />

www.solarpathfinder.com<br />

Staffing | Recruitment<br />

CLP Resources, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

In 2011 alone, CLP partnered with contractors<br />

to customize solutions for the installation of<br />

approximately 1.5 GigaWatts of solar power,<br />

helping make them the preferred staffing provider<br />

for the top solar contractors in North America.<br />

CLP’s staffing experts understand the demand for<br />

proven solar experience in every tradesperson<br />

they provide, which is why they’ve been recruiting<br />

and hiring only the best people, matching them to<br />

specific project needs, no matter how remote the<br />

C M Y CM MY CY CMY K<br />

Gaia Human Capital Consultants<br />

Founded in 2006, Gaia Human Capital Consultants<br />

is an executive search consultant in the<br />

renewable energy, cleantech, clean energy,<br />

alternative energy, and corporate sustainability<br />

industries—including in solar energy. Gaia has<br />

a successful track record and completed CEO,<br />

COO, CFO, and C-Level executive search assignments<br />

including: CEO’s; CFO’s; COO’s; as well<br />

as other senior executive posts, such as VP’s of<br />

engineering, sales and marketing, project management,<br />

technology, and administration.<br />

www.gaiahumancapital.com<br />

Storage Tanks & Heat<br />

Exchangers<br />

American Solartechnics<br />

American Solartechnics manufactures modular<br />

thermal storage tanks that assemble quickly and<br />

easily. The unpressurized tanks use copper heat<br />

exchangers to interface with backup systems,<br />

solar collectors, and heat distribution.<br />

www.americansolartechnics.com<br />

Thin-film & Solar Assembly<br />

Materials<br />

Indium Corporation<br />

Indium Corporation is a premier materials<br />

supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor,<br />

solar, thin-film, and thermal management<br />

markets. Products include: solders; performs;<br />

fluxes; brazes; sputter targets; indium, gallium;<br />

germanium chemicals; as well as sourcing and<br />

Reactive NanoFoil. Founded in 1934, Indium has<br />

global technical support and factories across<br />

the globe.<br />

www.indium.com<br />

Trade Association<br />

SEMI PV Group<br />

SEMI is the global industry association serving<br />

the nano- and micro-electronics manufacturing<br />

supply chains. SEMI PV Group represents SEMI<br />

member companies involved in the solar energy<br />

supply chain. SEMI member companies are the<br />

engine of the future, enabling smarter, faster<br />

and more economical products that improve<br />

lives. SEMI maintains offices throughout the<br />

world.<br />

www.semi.org | www.pvgroup.org<br />

Trade Show Exhibitor Services<br />

MC 2<br />

There were more than 200 clean energy trade<br />

shows in 2011. As an exhibitor, you know the<br />

landscape can be cluttered and competitive.<br />

MC 2 specializes in bringing companies to the<br />

trade show space with eco-friendly exhibit<br />

design and trade show-savvy marketing. Their<br />

EcoFlex Exhibit program offers recycled and<br />

recyclable exhibits that can be rented and are<br />

tailored to a brand, message, and program.<br />

www.mc-2.com | www.mc-2.com/ecoflex-exhibit-program.aspx<br />

Solar Taiwan 2012<br />

Solar Taiwan distinguishes itself from other similar<br />

exhibitions by summoning manufacturers from all<br />

sectors including crystal silicon, thin-film, and HCPV<br />

providers to demonstrate their latest technologies<br />

and solutions in materials, components, equipment,<br />

and testing; thereby, showing the most desirable<br />

aspects of PV industry to buyers/visitors. The organizer<br />

will also host international conferences and<br />

exhibitor seminars.<br />

www.optotaiwan.com/en/exhibit_0101-03.asp<br />

Wire & Cable | Cable Assemblies<br />

C&M Corporation<br />

C&M Corporation is an integrated manufacturer of<br />

bulk cable, coil cords, and cable assemblies (both<br />

molded and mechanical). C&M offers manufacturing<br />

options in the US, Mexico, and China, and produces<br />

a wide range of cable interconnect solutions for the<br />

renewable energy marketplace, including for solar<br />

energy. C&M provides engineered interconnect solutions<br />

and innovative assembly constructions.<br />

www.cmcorporation.com<br />

DEHN <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

851 S. Kings Hwy, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 USA<br />

Tel: +1 (772) 460-9315 • FAX: +1 (772) 460-9316<br />

e-mail: info@dehn-usa.com • www.dehn-usa.com<br />

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